Pictorial Chosen and Manchuria . in the neighbourhoodof Pyengyang (^ip) and secured a large amount of bo< as the statements apparently are, they support thestatements appetiring in Japanese history in estabhshing the factthat there was constant communication between Japan andChosen in those early days. The tomb of King Hotai (jff-^lE), referred to above, isshown in Picture 12. In its outward appearance the tomblooks as if it were formed of seven square platforms made ofgranite, one above the other, the size of each platform Ijeingsmaller than the one beneath it. The whole struc
Pictorial Chosen and Manchuria . in the neighbourhoodof Pyengyang (^ip) and secured a large amount of bo< as the statements apparently are, they support thestatements appetiring in Japanese history in estabhshing the factthat there was constant communication between Japan andChosen in those early days. The tomb of King Hotai (jff-^lE), referred to above, isshown in Picture 12. In its outward appearance the tomblooks as if it were formed of seven square platforms made ofgranite, one above the other, the size of each platform Ijeingsmaller than the one beneath it. The whole structure is toppedby a dome-like roof made of concrete. The base platform coversaJDout 10,000 square feet, and the height to the top of the domeis more than 40 feet. The whole structure is strengthened bythree big stones placed against each side of the base is the most perfect specimen of stone sepulchres extant inthis region, and is evidence of the architectural skill possessed bythe ix;ople who erected it. — 9 — 10. 12 * 13. Grave of King Hotai (4fi;3E). and atile found in it. lO —
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