Koguryo murals reproduced

Koguryo murals reproduced

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo University of the Arts shows to reporters a reproduced life-size stone chamber of an ancient Koguryo tomb with colorful murals in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2012. The Gangseo tomb, believed to be the tomb of a Koguryo dynasty king from the late sixth to early seventh century, is located in the southwestern part of North Korea. (Kyodo)

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