Mr. Michel Zink, Perpetual Secretary of the French Academy of Inscription and Fine Letters visiting Thăng Long Citadel

During his visit to Vietnam, Mr. Michel Zink – Perpetual Secretary of the French Academy of Inscription and Fine Letters, paid a visit to the World Heritage Site of Thăng Long Imperial Citadel on 21 March 2017. He was accompanied by Mr. Andrew Hardy, Director of the École Francais d’Extrème Orient (EFEO) office in Hanoi, Mr. Olivier Tessier (representative of EFEO in Ho Chi Minh City), and Prof. Phan Huy Lê – President Emeritus of Vietnam Association of Historical Science.

Some photos of the delegation’s visit to Thăng Long Imperial Citadel:

A group photo with staff members of Thăng Long – Hà Nội Heritage Conservation Centre in front of Đoan Môn (Main Gate)

Prof. Phan Huy Lê briefing his French colleagues about the unique historical and cultural values of Thăng Long Imperial Citadel as a heritage site

Prof Lê and Prof. Zink discussing the meticulous and delicate engravings on the Dragon Steps of the Lê Dynasty Kính Thiên Palace Foundation.

Visiting the exhibition room of Thăng Long Imperial Citadel

Mr. Trần Việt Anh- Director of the Centre exchanging views with French delegates.

A meaningful gift from Thăng Long Centre to Mr. Michel Zink

Prof. Phan Huy Lê introducing in great detail the special values of the Archaeological Site of 18 Hoàng Diệu.

Visiting the archaeological vestiges in Zone A of the Archaeological Site of 18 Hoàng Diệu

In Zone A numerous exceptional archaeological vestiges have been found, including hexagonal gravel foundations of the Lý and ponds of the Trần dynasty.

The French delegates were particularly impressed by the ancient water wells of Thăng Long palaces

Water well of the Trần Dynasty at 18 Hoàng Diệu

Thăng Long – Hà Nội Heritage Conservation Centre