Tamna: Map & History
Tamna was a kingdom based on Jeju Island from ancient times until it was absorbed by the Korean Joseon dynasty in 1404, following a long period of being a tributary state or autonomous administrative region of various Korean kingdoms.
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Tamna was a kingdom based on Jeju Island from ancient times until it was absorbed by the Korean Joseon dynasty in 1404, following a long period of being a tributary state or autonomous administrative region of various Korean kingdoms.
Tamna in Depth
History
There is no discovered historical record of the founding or early history of Tamna. One legend tells that the three divine founders of the country—Go (고), Yang (양), and Bu (부)—emerged from three holes in the ground in the 24th century BCE. These holes, known as the Samseonghyeol (삼성혈), are still preserved in Jeju City.
"Ancient Jeju island was called Ying Prefecture and nobody lived there. Three gods, Yang Eul-na (양을나; 良乙那), Go Eul-na (고을나; 高乙那) and Bu Eul-na (부을나; 夫乙那) were appeared in Samsong hyeol (삼성혈; 三姓穴) at the south foot of Tanna mountain (탄나산; 漢拏山). And they were ancestor of people in Jeju island. One day, they were looking at Tanna mountain (탄나산; 漢拏山) and discovered a box that flowed from the North Sea.
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Tamna: Key Facts
| Capital | Jeju |
|---|---|
| Official language | Tamna |
| Founded | 2337 BCE |
| Dissolved | 1404 |
Facts from Wikidata Q28057 (CC0).
Tamna Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Tamna appears, with the other states of the time.
Tamna Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 1,959 km² in 1275 CE.
Tamna: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Tamna exist?
Tamna is dated to 263 CE – 1278 CE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of Tamna?
The capital of Tamna was (early), (later).
How large was Tamna at its peak?
At its peak in 1275 AD Tamna covered about 1,959 km².
How did the map of Tamna change over time?
Tamna appears on 7 dated world maps in the atlas, from 300 CE to 1200 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.