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From January 23-25, visitors to the World Heritage Site of Hue in Central Vietnam will enjoy free entry to the different attractions and tombs as part of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Hue heritage sites open for free on Lunar New Year Tuoi Tre News, 04 January 2012 [...] A 1,600 year old kendi (spouted vessel) was recovered from a river in Hue in central Vietnam. Cham Kendi recovered from Hue, Tuoi Tre News 20111112 Hue found 1,600-year-old Cham vase Tuoi Tre News, 12 November 2011 [...] A cache of cannonballs, thought to be from the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), were found in Hue during some construction works along the An Cuu river embankment. Cannonballs thought to date to the Nguyen Dynasty, Saigon Giai Phong 20110416 Nguyen Dynasty munitions discovered in Hue City Saigon Giai Phong, 16 April 2011 [...] Following the earlier story of the theft of artefacts from the tomb of King Khai Dinh, it seems that thefts like these have been relatively common and researchers are worried that there may not be many royal antiques remaining. Many Hue royal antiques stolen Vietnam Net Bridge, 08 December 2010 [...] Thieves have broken into and stolen antiques from the tomb of King Khai Dinh who ruled in the earlier part of the 20th century. The tomb, which is open to public, is located in Hue. Tomb of King Khai Dinh, from Vietnam Net Bridge Antiques in King’s tomb stolen Vietnam Net Bridge, 02 December [...] It’s amazing how 600 years of history can turn up in the nets of fishermen – they are now on show at an exhibition at the Hue Festival. Ancient artefacts on show to herald Hue festival VOVNews, 04 June 2010 [...] A Korean institute presents a digital recreation of the imperial city of Hue as part of a heritage preservation project between Korea and Vietnam. RoK institute makes 3D film on Hue’s relic site VOV News, 02 June 2010 [...] Residents of ancient houses known as Nha Ruong are refusing government funding for refurbishment because of the long-term costs of upkeeping such houses and the strict restrictions that are placed on future refurbishment works. Residents decline funding to save ancient homes Saigon Giai Phong, 05 Jan 2010 [...] Restoration works to the tomb of the 19th century King Dong Khanh begins in Hue. Hue begins restoration of royal tomb Thanh Nien News, 05 November 2009 [...] Protective works including a security post and information boards to safeguard an 8th century Cham sanctuary in Hue is set to complete this year. Sanctury remains of ancient Cham people gets protection Viet Nam News, 29 September 2009 [...] |
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