Relics

The archeology activities under the 18 Hoang Dieu relic site between 2002 and 2004 have discovered numerous porcelains and ceramics, including those exclusively dedicated to the king. These precious relics reflect the life of Thang Long Imperial Palace in terms of daily activities and important occasions, with the noble beauty …

Hanoi Flag Tower is situated in Dien Bien Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi which was built in 1812 under King Gia Long’s reign, Nguyen Dynasty in the sounthern part of Thang Long Imperial Citadel where Tam Mon Palace under Le Dynasty had been built. This tower marked the beginning …

Kinh Thien Palace is the central area among the overall vestiges in Thang Long – Hanoi Imperial Citadel. It used to be a palace of great significance where the court held the most solemn rituals, welcomed foreign emissaries and gave audience to discuss affairs of state.   French soldiers taking …

Chinh Bac Mon (Main Northern Gate ) or Cua Bac (Northern Gate of Thang Long Imperial Citadel) is situated in Phan Dinh Phung Street which was built in 1805 and is the only remaining gate to Hanoi Citadel under Nguyen Dynasty. Documentary photo of Northern Gate taken by Doctor Hocquard …

Thang Long – the capital of Đại Việt (Great Viet) was very prosperous from the 11th – 15th centuries, under the reign of Ly – Tran – Early Le. But due to many causes and historical events, ancient Thang Long has only remained with memories of a magnificent and elegant …

Doan Mon is one of the main entrances to the Forbidden City. Basing on construction materials and remaining architectural style of the relics, it can be affirmed that current Doan Mon was built under Le Dynasty and restored in Nguyen Dynastry. The monument is situated in the south of Kinh …

Hau Lau is about 2.392m2, once known as Tinh Bac Lau (Palace that keeps the North peace), was built after the Later Le dynasty, the whereabouts for living and daily activities of the queen and the princess. Under Nguyen Dynasty, Hau Lau was used as the residence of imperial concubines …

It is House D67 the full name of which is the Meeting room of the Politburo and Central Military Commission. In 1966, the U.S. Air Force started raiding Hanoi.năm 1967, mức độ đánh phá ngày càng ác liệt. In 1967, the raids became increasingly fierce.Để đảm bảo nơi làm việc …

During archaeological excavations at 18 Hoang Dieu Street, archaeologists discovered overlaying cultural layers representing the uninterrupted continuation of a long historical process. The bottom cultural layer is the remains of Early Thang Long, also known as An Nam domination or Dai La.  At this cultural layer, archaeologists have found the …

The top overlaying cultural layer revealed at 18 Hoang Dieu archaeological area is Le Dynasty cultural layer (XVth to XVIIIth centuries). At this cultural layer, archaeologists have discovered the remains of constructions built with wooden-hammer bricks mallet, well systems, bar tiles decorated with five claw dragons for roofing palaces and …