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Revision as of 14:56, 14 February 2003 by 217.80.44.112 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Goguryeo or Gaogouli (高勾驪 or 高勾麗) (1st century BC-668) was a kingdom in southern Manchuria and northern Korea, named after an ancient Chinese prefecture in Jilin province.
According to Samguk Sagi the legendary king Jumong founded the kingdom in B.C 37 around what is now the border between China and North Korea. It gained power while China was fragmented. The maximum extension was reached during the reigns of King Gwanggaeto the Great and his son King Jangsu. It was overthrown by the Tang Empire allied with Silla in 668.
Remains of castles, palaces and several artifacts including tomb paintings have been found in North Korea. Some ruins are also still visible in Manchuria, for example at O-nyeo-san or "Five Maiden Peaks" near Jian in north east China, thought to be the site of the first city of Goguryeo.
See also: Ethnic groups in Chinese history