A Study on the Traditional and Basic Culture of the Early Goguryeo

A study of the Complex of Koguryo Tombs reveals that early Goguryeo culture exhibited distinct regional variations, particularly between the Suzihe and Fuerjiang basins. The research identifies unique burial practices, including table-type (Haoxiangshen) and pit-type (Longtoushan) dolmens, suggesting a shift in tomb forms rather than functional changes. Analysis of pottery, such as reddish-brown and gray slitted types, indicates cultural influences from Yan, while iron artifacts like hoes and sickles highlight advanced agricultural tools. The study also suggests that dolmens in the Suzihe basin were likely constructed around the 3rd century BCE, providing insights into the chronological spread of these structures.

Ha, M. (2019). A Study on the Traditional and Basic Culture of the Early Goguryeo. The Paek-San Society, 115, 259–298. https://doi.org/10.52557/tpsh.2019.115.259