Gangseo Daemyo (Tumulus): The Spirit of Goguryeo(Koguryo)
강서대묘
The 7th-century murals of the Gangseo Daemyo (one of the most famous tombs), located in Sammyo-li, Gangseo-gun, South Pyeongan-do, are regarded as products of Goguryeo(Koguryo)’s artistic mastery at its height.
The tomb is dome-shaped and measures 51 meters wide and 9 meters high.
The interior consists of a pathway to the burial chamber and the burial chamber itself, whose sides are over 3 meters each.
The four walls and ceiling of the burial chamber are made of high-quality, refined granite flagstones and are adorned with decorative patterns and the paintings of the four tomb guardians.
Featuring lively brushstrokes and brilliant colors, the murals of the Gangseo Daemyo are considered masterpieces of Goguryeo(Koguryo) painting.
Their value has been recognized internationally, receiving the UNESCO world heritage designation.
The tomb is dome-shaped and measures 51 meters wide and 9 meters high.
The interior consists of a pathway to the burial chamber and the burial chamber itself, whose sides are over 3 meters each.
The four walls and ceiling of the burial chamber are made of high-quality, refined granite flagstones and are adorned with decorative patterns and the paintings of the four tomb guardians.
Featuring lively brushstrokes and brilliant colors, the murals of the Gangseo Daemyo are considered masterpieces of Goguryeo(Koguryo) painting.
Their value has been recognized internationally, receiving the UNESCO world heritage designation.
