Tomb of kings, Kongmin

Tomb of kings, Kongmin

Unused card, captioned in French. The Mausoleum of King Kongmin, correctly known as the Hyonjongnung Royal Tomb, is a 14th-century mausoleum located in Kaesong.   It’s one of the Royal Tombs of the Goryeo Dynasty.  The site consists of two burial mounds: “Hyonnung”, with remains of Gongmin, 31st king of the dynasty; and “Jongnung”, with Queen Indeok, born as the Mongolian princess Budashiri.  Nominated for World Heritage status, it is one of the best preserved royal tombs in North Korea and remains largely in its original state.  Grade: 1

Name: Tomb of kings, Kongmin

From: EAST AND SOUTH ASIA/Korea, North

Code: 20312052

Price: $5.00