Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

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 …

The Ly-Tran Cultural Layer from the eleventh century to the fourteenth century was located on Dai La Cultural Layer. At this cultural layer, archaeologists have found column base pebble foundation, lotus-shaped stone pedestal, brick foundation layers, brick yards, drains, wells and especially types of large-size ornaments which were elaborately and …

Throughout the history. FFFF, water has always played an important role in human life. The fertile land is almost near to abundant water sources. Not only depending on natural water sources such as rivers, lakes, ponds and creeks, Vietnamese people have exploited and used abundant groundwater sources which are cleaner …

The Imperial Citadel was home to many architectural constructions.  Those were magnificent and majestic castles, palaces and walls. These constructions required to be built with earthen materials – mainly bricks and tiles – which were durable with sophisticated decorative carvings. Under Ly Dynasty, bricks were artistically carved. Bodhi leaf, a …

Many royal pottery (used for daily activities of kings) have been found in the archaeological process in ruins at 18 Hoang Dieu (Ha Noi). The ceramic artifacts show that the level of processing ceramics of Thang Long craftsmen reached the peak of that period. The white and celadon enamelled ceramics …

At any time with barter, money is indispensable in the social life. So was Ly Dynasty. The first currency of Ly Dynasty was identified as “Thuan Thien dai bao”. This is widely confirmed; museums and galerries displaying the coins also confirm that these were the first currency of Ly Dynasty, …

Previously, historians have argued about the location of the Imperial Citadel. Some said that the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was located in the west of Hanoi ancient citadel under Nguyen Dynasty. Others said that the Thang Long Imperial Citadel was at Hanoi ancient citadel under Nguyen Dynasty. The debate …

Ly Thai Tong’s taboo name was Ly Phat Ma, also known as Ly Duc Chinh (the works “Annam chi luoc” by Chinese author also agreed that the taboo name of Ly Thai Tong was Ly Duc Chinh). He wa born on June 26, 1000, the eldest son of King Ly …

Ly Thanh Tong, the third king of Ly Dynasty whose taboo name was Ly Nhat Tong, also considered a king of compassion. Historical documents still record stories about his tolerance and compassion. Kinh Ly Thai Tong Once, Ly Thanh Tong was sitting in Thien Khanh Palace to judge a case; …