Protecting Quang Nam’s Ancient Road in My Son

via Vietnam Plus, 22 June 2024: The Management Board of My Son Sanctuary, in collaboration with the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences’ Institute of Archaeology, has developed a preservation plan for the ancient road leading to the K Tower. The plan addresses threats from human activity and weather, proposing scientific solutions to protect this significant pathway, used by the ancient Cham people for religious ceremonies.

The proposed urgent preservation measures include using compatible materials for building underground drainage from the excavation site, creating rainwater diversion trenches from the northern hills, constructing protective covers, and installing soft barriers. These measures aim to prevent water damage and protect the road, which was the main pathway for the ancient Cham people to My Son for religious ceremonies.

Protecting the original values of this newly discovered ancient road clarifies the significance of previously unknown architectural works in My Son, providing new insights into the cultural, historical, and architectural space of this world cultural heritage site.

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