Thang Long Imperial Citadel archaeological excavation continues

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently authorized the Thanh Long-Hanoi Cultural Heritage Preservation Center to coordinate with the Institute of Archaeology on the excavation of the central area of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

The agency authorized to carry out the excavation must protect the stratigraphy of the monument. At the same time, it is responsible for informing the population about the protection of the local cultural heritage and not to announce any official conclusions without the consent of the governing body and the Department of Cultural Heritage.

Upon completion of the excavation, the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center and the Institute of Archaeology will have to prepare a preliminary report and propose a management and protection plan for the excavation site to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Excavations at the ancient Thang Long Citadel have been going on for 20 years, revealing many architectural remains of palaces and countless artifacts. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex of historical imperial structures located in the center of Hanoi. It was first built in 1011 under the reign of King Ly Thai To of the Ly Dynasty. Situated in the heart of Hanoi, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel is an outstanding landmark not only for the capital city but also for the entire country. The site is one of the ten special national heritage sites proclaimed by the Prime Minister in 2009, and was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 2010.

Published by Admin on April 24^th, 2024