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Cheonmachong
Sign in to saveCheonmachong (), formerly Tomb No. 155, is a tumulus located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is located inside the tomb complex Daereungwon.
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Cheonmachong (), formerly Tomb No. 155, is a tumulus located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is located inside the tomb complex Daereungwon.
== History == This tomb was built in the style of Silla. Excavation of the tomb began on April 16, 1973 and is believed to date probably from the fifth century but perhaps from the sixth century CE. The tomb was for an unknown king of the Silla Kingdom. There is a strong view that this tomb is the tomb of King Jijeung. The deceased is estimated to be around 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall.
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