12th-Century Sacred Road Uncovered at My Son Sanctuary

via Vietnam Plus, 09 April 2024: A 12th-century road has been discovered at the My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam, Vietnam, during an archaeological excavation. This road, measuring 9 meters in width and over 150 meters in length, is believed to have been a sacred path leading into the central area of the sanctuary, previously unknown to researchers. The excavation, a joint effort by the Institute of Archaeology and the sanctuary’s management board, uncovered pottery and terracotta artifacts alongside the road’s brick-lined walls, confirming its historical significance as part of the Champa architectural heritage.

An ancient road dating back to the 12th century has freshly been discovered in an excavation on architectural ruins at the east side of Tower K within the My Son Sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam.

The complex of tower temples, recognised as an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1999, is one of the most renown Champa architectural and sculptural monuments in Vietnam.

Co-organised by the Institute of Archaeology and the management board of the sanctuary, the 2023-2024 excavation and archaeological research covered an area of 220 square metres.

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