Mausoleum of King Kongmin

The Mausoleum of King Kongmin, also known as the Hyonjongnung Royal Tomb, is a significant archaeological site located in Haeson Village, Kaesong, North Korea. This 14th-century site, part of the Royal Tombs of the Goryeo Dynasty, consists of two separate burial mounds. The 'Hyonnung' mound contains the remains of King Gongmin, while the 'Jongnung' mound holds Queen Indeok, a Mongolian princess. Constructed between 1365 and 1372, the tombs feature a carved granite base topped with a small hill and are adorned with statues representing om and yang. The site reflects the era's architectural and artistic endeavors, with a spirit road lined with statues of military officers and Confucian officials. Although looted in 1905, the mausoleum remains one of North Korea's best-preserved royal tombs, acknowledged for its historical and cultural significance.