Wanggeom-seong ( ko, 왕검성) was the
capital city of
Gojoseon from 194 to 108 BC. It is also known as ''Wangheom-seong'' (; 王險城).
Conflicting opinions about its location
One theory suggests the capital was around the modern city of
Pyongyang based on the records of
Samguk yusa
''Samguk yusa'' () or ''Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms'' is a collection of legends, folktales and historical accounts relating to the Three Kingdoms of Korea (Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla), as well as to other periods and states before, duri ...
and
Samguk sagi
''Samguk Sagi'' (, ''History of the Three Kingdoms'') is a historical record of the Three Kingdoms of Korea: Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla. The ''Samguk Sagi'' is written in Classical Chinese, the written language of the literati of ancient Korea, ...
.
Some
South Korean sources claim it was located somewhere around
Liaodong (present China).
See also
*
Asadal, the mythical capital of Gojoseon, believed to be founded by
Dangun
Notes
References
Gojoseon
Wiman Joseon
Former capitals of Korea
Castles in Korea
Ancient Korean cities
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