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Potongmun
West gate of Pyongyang, North Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Quick Facts Korean name, Chosŏn'gŭl ...
Potongmun | |
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Korean name | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 보통문 |
Hancha | 普通門 |
Revised Romanization | Botongmun |
McCune–Reischauer | Pot'ongmun |
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It is listed as National Treasures #3 in Asia.