- Koguryo and Balhae
- Anak Tomb No. 3
Koguryo and Balhae
| Title | Western Wall of the Eastern Auxiliary Chamber | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Western Wall of the Eastern Auxiliary Chamber -Pasture
This is a detailed view of the pasture depicted on the southern section of the western wall in the eastern auxiliary chamber. This scene allows modern-day viewers to understand how horses of the time were ostensibly provided with a space for grazing and running around freely in addition to a stable. Horses played key roles in battles and as methods of transportation in ancient times. Horses were essential to the people of Koguryo who were descendants of the equestrian people in the north. One can imagine just how much horses were cherished, as people who caused the deaths of horses due to mistreatment were degraded to the lowest social ranks or severely punished.