Visit Hue Monuments Complex and discover a series of valuable national treasures

As the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) - the last feudal dynasty in Vietnamese history, the ancient capital of Hue today still retains tangible and intangible heritages containing many outstanding values ​​in culture, history, architecture... In 1993, the Complex of Hue Monuments was recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Currently, Thua Thien Hue province welcomes millions of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and learn every year.

In addition to temples and mausoleums with their own unique features, when coming to the Complex of Hue Monuments, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the extremely massive system of artifacts and antiquities with a full range of types, styles, materials, etc. Notably, many of these artifacts have been recognized as National Treasures.

The national treasure "Nine Urns" is located at The Mieu (Hue Imperial City).

According to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, this unit is currently managing 8 artifacts/sets of artifacts (with 33 individual artifacts) that have been recognized by the Prime Minister as National Treasures, including: Nine Cannons, Nine Cauldrons, Bronze Cauldron Collection, Nguyen Dynasty Throne, Giao Sac, Khiem Cung Ky Stele, Dai Hong Chung, and Ngu Kien Thien Mu Tu Stele.

Among the artifacts/sets of artifacts that have been recognized as National Treasures, only the Ao Te Giao artifact is preserved at the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum's antiquities warehouse, the remaining artifacts are on display for visitors.

At the exhibition sites, in addition to placing on-site introduction signs, the relic management unit also attaches QR codes so that visitors can access information and learn more about the artifacts. All national treasures are 3D digitized to serve the management and promotion of value. The Hue Monuments Conservation Center has also published the publication "National Treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue" to widely introduce the national treasures managed by the unit to the public and tourists.

During a visit to Hue Citadel, Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Tam (a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City) was surprised and impressed by the system of National Treasures being displayed and introduced here. According to Ms. Minh Tam, most of these treasures are large in size and are arranged and displayed in open spaces, such as the Nine Cannons placed at Quang Duc and The Nhon gates; the Nine Urns placed in The Mieu yard; the collection of bronze cauldrons scattered in Can Chanh Palace, Khon Thai Palace, Kien Trung Palace, etc. At the locations where the National Treasures are located, QR codes are attached, which is very convenient for visitors when they want to find out related information.

Tourists learn about the National Treasure "Nine Cannons" when visiting the Complex of Hue Monuments.

"When I came here, I realized that in addition to temples and mausoleums, Hue also preserves many extremely valuable treasures. Each recognized National Treasure carries within it different stories and values ​​about the history and culture of a dynasty that lasted under the reign of 13 kings. The National Treasures in Hue are worth visiting to explore and learn about," said Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Tam.

The leader of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center said that in order to promote the value of the artifacts, in the coming time, the Center will continue to coordinate with related units to conduct 3D digitization, while enhancing the application of technology in the management and display of artifacts. Regularly promote the images of artifacts and national treasures on the media, introduce them through articles published in specialized magazines at home and abroad.

In addition, we will coordinate with the media to make TV series about the treasures and introduce them to international media. Bring information and values ​​of artifacts and national treasures into the Heritage Education program to help students understand the historical origin and value of the treasures, so that they have the awareness to preserve and contribute to the conservation work as well as promote the value of the treasures.

In addition to 8 recognized artifacts/sets of artifacts (33 individual artifacts), the Hue Monuments Conservation Center is preparing a dossier to propose recognition as National Treasures for 4 sets of artifacts, including: King Duy Tan's throne, at the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum; Pair of dragons from King Thieu Tri's time, at Duyet Thi Duong courtyard; Ngo Mon Bell from King Minh Mang's time, at Ngu Phung tower and Bas-relief from King Minh Mang's time, currently on display at the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/den-quan-the-di-tich-co-do-hue-kham-pha-loat-bao-vat-quoc-gia-quy-gia-20241003000431067.htm