Visual Timeline: Gojoseon

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2333 BCE: Traditional founding of Gojoseon by Dangun Wanggeom (Tangun).
 
 
1122 BCE: Traditional date that Gija (Jizi) becomes king of Gojoseon.
 
 
300 BCE: Gojoseon is attacked by the Yan state.
 
 
194 BCE - 180 BCE: Wiman Joseon (Wiman Choson) takes control of Gojoseon, declaring himself king.
 
 
108 BCE: Wiman Joseon is conquered by the Han dynasty.
 
 
 
 
 
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