The Forgotten Glory of Koguryo The Forgotten Glory of Koguryo Koguryo, one of Korea's ancient three kingdoms, existed for 700 years ruled by 26 wise kings.
All kings strove to better people's welfare and strengthen the military.
Koguryo had to fight invaders from north and its citizens were well organized and train ed in the art of warfare. It developed unique culture and remarkably advanced educational, socio-political and military systems. Koguryo murals are rich in color and tone. Women dancing, warriors in practice, birds in the sky, dragons, fish in rivers, beasts in forests, wind and clouds of the murals appear so real and fresh, one fears they may jump out of the canvass at any time. Both North and South Korea want the United Nations to designate Koguryo archeological sites a world cultural heritage in the same class as the Egyptian pyramids and the Mayan temples.