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Ninth-century Shiv Linga unearthed at My Son Sanctuary

Vietnamese and Indian experts unearthed a Shiv Linga (a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva) dating back to the 9th century during the restoration of a Cham temple complex at My Son Sanctuary, a world cultural heritage site in Quang Nam.

Ancient painting in Ninh Binh in need of restoration

Cultural experts have sounded the alarm over the deterioration of a rare and ancient painting.

Relic site preservation needs capable staff

Being home to two world cultural heritage sites and hundreds of historical relic sites, the central province of Quang Nam has paid heed to training skilled workers for the restoration and preservation of the relics’ values. 

Hai Duong temple waits for restoration

Dong Temple – one of the most prestigious historical and cultural relics in the northern province of Hai Duong has sustained serious damage due to the effects of weather and time, despite efforts by local people and authorities

Hue’s Thai Hoa Palace to undergo restoration

The throne of the emperors under the Nguyen Dynasty (1803 – 1945) in Thai Hoa Palace will be moved to a safe place to make room for restoration of the interior of the palace from now to August 10, 

Restoration of two structures in Hue’s King Tu Duc tomb completed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Restoration of Du Khiem pier and Xung Khiem floating pavilion in the ancient city, was completed after almost two years of restoration work.

‘Restorers' lay waste to ancient pagoda

 VietNamNet Bridge – So-called restoration workers have almost destroyed a 500-year-old pagoda on the southern outskirts of Ha Noi.

The sadness of heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Relics and heritage are now a very "hot" topic in Vietnam. There were many incidents related to monuments and heritages happening recently, revealing many things to think about...

Ancient Dam pagoda set for restoration work

 Scientists now have enough reference material to accurately restore the Dam Pagoda, a worshiping place of national importance during the Ly Dynasty (1009-1225) after two years of careful research at the site.

Hanoi needs VND6 trillion to repair monuments

"Hanoi currently has 600 relics that are seriously degraded. We need about VND6 trillion ($286 million) to repair the relics and this is a very big amount," said Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

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Many relics changed up to 70 percent after renovations: says expert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prof. Dr. Tran Lam Bien said that after renovation, many relics were changed up to 70 percent. The restoration of relics like repairing houses is unacceptable.

The sadness of heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Relics and heritage are now a very "hot" topic in Vietnam. There were many incidents related to monuments and heritages happening recently, revealing many things to think about...