King Dongmyeong vs Smenkhkare

Jumong (King Dongmyeong) founded the kingdom of Goguryeo, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, at Jolbon. He united several tribes and established a state that would become a major power in Northeast Asia.

Jumong established his capital at Jolbon (modern-day Huanren, China), building fortifications and a palace. This city served as the political and cultural center of early Goguryeo.

Jumong unified the five tribes of the Buyeo region into a single confederation under his rule. This unification created a cohesive state structure and laid the foundation for Goguryeo's expansion.

Jumong led military campaigns against the Malgal (Mohe) tribes to the north, defeating them and securing Goguryeo's northern borders. These victories expanded territory and prevented nomadic incursions.

Evidence suggests Smenkhkare may have served as co-regent with Akhenaten in the final years of the latter's reign. Inscriptions from Amarna show them ruling together, possibly to manage the transition of power. This co-regency, if it occurred, was brief and ended with Akhenaten's death.

Smenkhkare ruled for a very short period, likely less than a year, during the turbulent Amarna period. He succeeded Akhenaten and may have been a co-regent before becoming sole ruler. His reign is poorly documented, and his identity remains debated, with theories suggesting he was a brother or son of Akhenaten.

Smenkhkare is believed to have been buried in Tomb KV55 in the Valley of the Kings. The tomb contained a mummy, a gilded coffin, and canopic jars, but the identity of the occupant is disputed. The burial was disturbed in antiquity, and the remains have been linked to both Smenkhkare and Akhenaten.