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Unified Silla & Balhae

Princess Jeonghyo

貞孝公主Gongju

757~792

Princess Jeonghyo was the fourth daughter of King Mun of Balhae, a member of the eighth-century Balhae royal family. The murals and epitaph stone discovered in her tomb are valuable sources on Balhae culture, testifying to how it blended Goguryeo traditions with the culture of Tang China. These relics are an important basis for understanding Balhae as a state that absorbed neighboring influences while forming a distinct culture of its own.

Key achievements

  • Daughter of King Mun — murals and epitaph from Princess Jeonghyo's Tomb attest to Balhae's culture (Goguryeo + Tang fusion)

Related places

Tomb of Princess Jeonghyo (Jilin, China, overseas)