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Potong Gate is the western gate of the inner system of the walled city of
Potong Gate is the western gate of the inner system of the walled city of Pyongyang
Pyongyang (, , ) is the capital and largest city of North Korea, where it is known as the "Capital of the Revolution". Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea. According to the 2008 populatio ...
(Pyongyang Castle
Pyongyang Castle is one of the National Treasures of North Korea.
The castle was attacked by Geunchogo of Baekje in 375.
In 427, Jangsu of Goguryeo transferred the Goguryeo capital from Gungnae Fortress (present-day Ji'an on the China-North K ...
). It was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo
Goguryeo (37 BC–668 AD) ( ) also called Goryeo (), was a Korean kingdom located in the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of Northeast China. At its peak of power, Goguryeo controlled most ...
construction, and was later rebuilt in 1473. It features a granite base topped by a two-story structure. The gate's structure was destroyed by American air attacks during the destruction of Pyongyang in Korean War
, date = {{Ubl, 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953 (''de facto'')({{Age in years, months, weeks and days, month1=6, day1=25, year1=1950, month2=7, day2=27, year2=1953), 25 June 1950 – present (''de jure'')({{Age in years, months, weeks a ...
, but was later reconstructed in 1955.
It is listed as National Treasures #3 in Asia.
See also
*Pyongyang Castle
Pyongyang Castle is one of the National Treasures of North Korea.
The castle was attacked by Geunchogo of Baekje in 375.
In 427, Jangsu of Goguryeo transferred the Goguryeo capital from Gungnae Fortress (present-day Ji'an on the China-North K ...
* Taedongmun
Taedong Gate is the eastern gate of the inner castle of the walled city of Pyongyang (Pyongyang Castle), and one of the National Treasures of North Korea. Located on the banks of the Taedong River, from which it gets its name, the gate was origi ...
* National Treasures of North Korea
A National Treasure (국보; 國寶 : ) is a tangible artifact, site, or building deemed by the Government of North Korea to have significant historical or artistic value to the country.
History
The first list of Korean cultural treasures was des ...
References
External links
* http://www.vnctravel.nl/northkorea/?City_Guide:Pyongyang:Pothong_River {{coord, 39, 01, 38, N, 125, 44, 30, E, region:KP_type:city_source:kolossus-frwiki, display=title Buildings and structures in Pyongyang National Treasures of North Korea Goguryeo Gates in North Korea Gates in Korea