Kaesong Chomsongdae
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Kaesong Chomsongdae
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The Kaesong Chomsongdae Observatory is located in Songak-dong, Kaesong, North Korea. It was an astronomical observatory during the Koryo period. Now only a granite platform remains, the sides of which coincide with the main cardinal points. Dating from the early 10th century, it is regarded as the oldest structure for astronomical surveys in the world. The Goryeosa describes the structure: “Chomsongdae is west of the Manwoldae. It looks like a squared watchtower made of stone columns, seven chok
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Observatory in Kaesong, North Korea
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2024-04-16T13:28:37Z
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