Potongmun

Potongmun

Potongmun

West gate of Pyongyang, North Korea



Potongmun (Korean: 보통문; lit. Potong Gate) is the western gate of the inner system of the walled city of Pyongyang (Pyongyang Castle). It was originally built in the sixth century [1] as an official Koguryo 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, but was later reconstructed in 1955.

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It is listed as National Treasures #3 in Asia.

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References

  1. "Pothong Gate". Naenara. Retrieved January 4, 2016.

39°01′38″N 125°44′30″E


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