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Jamo Fortress

Jamo Fortress

Stone fortress in Pyongsong, North Korea

Jamo Fortress (Korean: 자모산성) is a stone fortress dating from the Goryeo period. One of the National Treasures of North Korea, it is located in Ojung-ni, Pyongsong, South Pyongan Province.

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The fortress has a circumference of 451 m and a height of 2.7 m. It suffered damage during the Second Manchu invasion of Korea. Most of the fortress has been ruined due to wind and frost in the area. It has come to be known by various names over time, including Seongsanseong, Seongjaesanseong, Jamosanseong and Gadeungsanseong.[1]

References

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    "Seongjae Mountain Fortress". korea-dmz.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
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