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	Dangun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dangun Wanggeom is the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea.
		Dangun ascended to the throne in the 50th year of the reign of the Emperor Yao (the legendary Chinese sage Yao), the year of Gengyin, built the walled city of P'yŏngyang, and called the kingdom Joseon.
		It is often said that Dangun ascended to the throne in 2333 BC, based on the description of the Dongguk Tonggam (1485), but the date differs among historical sources; nevertheless, all of them put it during Yao's reign (traditional dates: 2357 BC-2256 BC).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dangun (901 words)

	Mausoleum of Dangun -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mausoleum of Dangun is ancient burial site near (Capital of North Korea and an industrial center) Pyongyang, which is claimed to be of (additional info and facts about Dangun) Dangun, mythical ruler of (additional info and facts about Go-Joseon) Go-Joseon, by (A Korean from North Korea) North Korean archaeologists and historians.
		Dangun's grave is shaped like a pyramid, about 22 m high and 50 m on each side.
		Some North Korean historians claim the mausoleum was found in the period of (additional info and facts about Goguryeo) Goguryeo, while others suggest it is a result of later restoration.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/mausoleum_of_dangun.htm (336 words)

	Dangun (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Dangun Earth [ http://archmage.magewar.com/archmage/ dangun/ dangun.html ]-- With a user base of over 400,000 in Korea alone, this was the first commercialized...
		Since 1988, the national history textbook has explained that Dangun Wanggeom was the ruler's title and that the legend of Dangun reflects historical fact, a move that has since been one-upped in Japan by attempts in 2000 to treat the mythical emperor Jimmu's reign as historical fact in a new textbook [1].
		In 1990s, in a move to try to legitimize itself, the North Korean government claimed it had found and excavated the Mausoleum of Dangun.
	hallencyclopedia.com /Dangun (1199 words)

	Mausoleum of Dangun
		Mausoleum of Dangun is ancient burial site near Pyongyang, which is claimed to be of Dangun, mythical ruler of Go-Joseon, by North Korean historians.
		A nail found in the mausoleum, which dates back only to the period of Goguryeo, is a subject of great controversy.
		Some North Korean historians claim the mausoleum was found in the period ofGoguryeo, while others suggest it is a result of later repairments.
	www.starrepublic.org /encyclopedia/wikipedia/m/ma/mausoleum_of_dangun.html (144 words)

	Dangun
		Annals of the Danguns are recorded in Handan Gogi, which describes the ancient history of Korea.
		Since the kingdom of Danguns, Gojoseon, left no ruin discovered until now, it is widely accepted that this should be considered only as myth, not history; but some nationalistic historians argue it should be considered as history.
		According to such a theory, repeated invasions by the Khitan and Mongols would have established Dangun as the ideal founder.
	encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/d/da/dangun.html (937 words)

	Tangun (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Dangun's ancestry begins with his grandfather Hwanin (환인;桓因;), the "Lord of Heaven" (a name which also appears in Indian Buddhist texts).
		Dangun ascended to the throne in the 50th year of the reign of the Emperor Yao (a legendary Chinese sage Yao), the year of Gengyin, built the walled cityof P'yŏngyang, and called the kingdom Joseon.
		Since 1988, the nationalhistory textbook has explained that Dangun Wanggeom was the ruler's title and that the legend of Dangun reflects historical fact,a move that has since been one-upped in Japan by attempts in 2000 to treat the mythicalemperor Jimmu 's reign as historical fact in a newtextbook [1].
	www.therfcc.org /tangun-164977.html (750 words)

	Lenin's Mausoleum -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Therefore, it was decided to exchange the wooden (A large burial chamber, usually above ground) mausoleum with the one made of stone (architects Aleksei Schusev, I.A.Frantsuz, and G.K.Yakovlev).
		They used (A small ball of glass that is used in various games) marble, (Any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals) porphyry, (Plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz) granite, (additional info and facts about labradorite) labradorite, and other construction materials.
		The tomb is open every day except (The second day of the week; the first working day) Mondays and (The sixth day of the week; the fifth working day) Fridays from 9:00 to 13:00.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/le/lenins_mausoleum1.htm (615 words)

	Dangun
		Dangun's ancestry begins with his grandfather Hwanin (환인; 桓因;), the "Lord of Heaven" (a name which also appears in Indian
		Samguk Sagi--the oldest existing history book in Korea--makes no mention of Dangun, leading some people to theorize that the myth was formed some time between the 10th and 13th centuries.
		Democratic People's Republic of Korea government claimed it had found and excavated parts of the Mausoleum of Dangun.
	en.efactory.pl /Dangun (867 words)

	History and Historiography in North Korea (8) - История и историография в Северной ...
		A total of 63 Koguryo tombs with murals including King Tongmyong's Mausoleum and the mural tombs in Tokhung-ri and Yaksu-ri were registered as world's heritages at the 28th meeting of the World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO in July.
		These mural tombs, precious assets of the Korean nation, were built in the period of the Koguryo Dynasty, the first feudal state of Korea, and had a great influence on the development of mediaeval oriental culture for their distinguished architecture and painting art of high level.
		Also on display in the museum are a map showing main forts, and cavaliers clad in armour, models of horses, swords, maekgung (a kind of arrow designed and made to give horror to the enemy with its sound) and other weapons, and tomb murals portraying the Koguryo people's habit of attaching importance to military affairs.
	www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/champion/65/history_8.htm (10858 words)

	Rulers > Tangun - History of Far East
		Dangun ascended to the throne in the 50th year of the reign of the Emperor
		It is often said that Dangun ascended to the throne in
		Since 1988, the national history textbook has explained that Dangun Wanggeom was the ruler's title and that the legend of Dangun reflects historical fact, a move that has since been one-upped in Japan by attempts in
	andong.over-blog.com /article-161047.html (825 words)

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		The remains of Dangun and his wife are preserved in a glass case.
		Until recently, the Dangun researchers from North and South had no way of sharing their research materials on Dangun, but they were unanimous in their conclusion that Dangun was a real person.
		The story of the three saints - Dangun, his father and grandfather - is recorded in the ancient Samsung Chronicle (三聖記) and also in the Three-Nation Chronicle (三國遺事), familiar to all students of history in Korea.
	www.kimsoft.com /2002/danggun.htm (992 words)

	Two Koreas to Hold Joint Celebration
		Kaechonjol is the day marking the foundation of ancient Korea in 2333 B.C. by the nation's founder Dangun, according to legend.
		Committee officials said this year's celebration will be bigger than ever because it is timed with the 10th anniversary of the North's construction of a mausoleum for Dangun.
		The North claimed in October 1993 that it found the ancient tomb of Dangun and his spouse in eastern Pyongyang and made it into a mausoleum.
	www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/library/news/rok/2003/rok-030930-korea-net03.htm (184 words)

	Mausoleum - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Mausoleum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Here you will find more informations about Mausoleum.
		A mausoleum is a large and impressive tomb, usually constructed for a deceased leader.
		The word came from the Mausoleum of Maussollos, the tomb of King Mausolus, the Persian satrap of Caria, whose large tomb was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Mausoleum.html (106 words)

	China History Forum, online chinese history forum > The downfall of the Shang Dynasty (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		But Samguk Yusa doesn't provide much detail; and according to Gyuwon Sahwa, a historical record of Danguns and their periods of reign, Go-Joseon was ruled by 43 Danguns for 1195 years.
		The mausoleum was rebuilt in 1324 and repaired in 1355.
		Later Dangun moved his capital to Asadal on Taebaeksan and ruled 1500 years, until king Wu of Chou placed Gija on the throne (1122 bce).
	www.chinahistoryforum.com /lofiversion/index.php/t2373.html (4919 words)

	All Empires History Forum: Critically Evaluate Korean prehistory.
		North Korea claims they have duged up the mausoleum of Tang-gun, and date it at 5067 year ago.
		Dangun is said to have founded Gojosun in like 9000 something.
		He came to the tenative conclusion that Dangun was a "Miao", an ethnic minority living in southern China who ruled over and brought "civilization" to Ainu people.
	www.allempires.com /forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=128&PN=1&TPN=1 (3230 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Dangun (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This is an extract from The Middle East Open Encyclopedia, made possible through the Wikimedia Foundation.
		Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Dangun; all previous versions may be viewed here.
		They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref?title=Dangun (1031 words)

	Dangun - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Dangun (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Here you will find more informations about Dangun.
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		Dangungyo were revived, but lacked mass appeal with the allied attempts to encourage Christianity in Korea as a bulwark against communism.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Dangun.html (959 words)

	SkyscraperCity Forums - I have a question
		This legend is rejected by Korean historians due to lack of archeological evidence.
		This must be the Wiman legend, which is about a former general of Yan who defected to Ancient Chosun with 1000 followers and usurped power from the king.
		I have read some other books.I have heard that Dangun (who set up Dangun Chosun)was the son of Shaohao(少昊），one of five ancient emperors(五帝）of China.While Shaohao is the son of Huangdi(黄帝）。
	www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=253634 (2329 words)

	Frankfurt Parliament . Bundestag (Germany) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In 2000, he found travelling all over the world with the Pat Metheny Group taking too much of his time away from his...
		Mausoleum of Dangun is ancient burial site near Pyongyang, which is claimed to be of Dangun, mythical ruler of Go-Joseon, by North Korea North Korean archaeologists and historians.
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	YONHAP NEWS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The exhibition will last for one year as part of the museum's plan to showcase contemporary artworks from both Koreas in turn.
		The painting depicts the mausoleum in Pyongyang of Dangun, the legendary founder of ancient Korea, and a peak on Mount Baektu named after North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.
		The poster has missiles bearing the Star-Spangled Banner and the national flag of Japan, along with a slogan saying, "The world should bear this in mind!
	english.yna.co.kr /Engnews/20050614/630000000020050614102031E9.html (279 words)

	DPRK-Miscellaneous articles
		For years, there was no word or report of Ahn in North Korea although Pyongyang officials said privately he was around in the Christian community.
		``I saw him on North Korean television in 1999, when a public ceremony on Dangun aired," a frequent traveler to North Korea said, after Ahn's picture was shown to him by Yonhap News Agency.
		Pyongyang, October 4 (KCNA) -- A function was held in front of King Tangun's Mausoleum Sunday to commemorate the Foundation Day of Korea.
	130.195.86.18 /~caplabtb/dprk/NK_misc.htm (17986 words)

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