[Image] Close-up of the newly discovered "sacred road" at My Son Sanctuary

From July to November 2025, a collaborative excavation program between the My Son World Cultural Heritage Management Board and the Institute of Archaeology uncovered traces of a previously unrecorded architectural structure: the sacred road leading from Tower K to the central area of ​​the sanctuary.

The excavation site for the "sacred road" is located east of Tower K, My Son Sanctuary.

The structure of the "sacred road" has a width of up to 7.9m.

The flat surface, made up of compacted sand, gravel, and broken bricks, is 0.15-0.2m thick, indicating elaborate construction techniques, possibly intended for important religious ceremonies.

This structure has been excavated, revealing over 150 meters of a previously unknown sacred road, confirming that My Son played a central religious role for Champa around the 11th-12th centuries.

This structure has been excavated, revealing over 150 meters of a previously unknown sacred road, confirming that My Son played a central religious role for Champa around the 11th-12th centuries.

The remnants of brick walls on both sides of the road, some sections of which have tilted or collapsed due to time, are visible. The foundations of the walls were meticulously reinforced with layers of compacted gravel and brick powder, demonstrating the scale and solidity of the structure leading to the central temple complex of My Son Sanctuary.

The remnants of brick walls on both sides of the road, some sections of which have tilted or collapsed due to time, are visible. The foundations of the walls were meticulously reinforced with layers of compacted gravel and brick powder, demonstrating the scale and solidity of the structure leading to the central temple complex of My Son Sanctuary.

The archaeological site for this work period will last from July 2025 to the end of November 2025 (total area 770m²).

The results of this excavation not only further clarify the inherent values ​​of the My Son heritage but also open up new scientific issues, recognizing the newly discovered "sacred path" related to Hindu rituals at the My Son site as unique within the Champa cultural heritage system.

Besides the widespread presence of bricks and stones used in the construction of the pathway, the excavation uncovered several fragments of earthenware and glazed pottery dating from the 10th to the 12th centuries.

In the coming period, the My Son World Cultural Heritage Management Board and the Institute of Archaeology will continue to develop a collaborative research program to clarify the scale, structure, and appearance of the entire road within the overall context of the My Son relic site.

In addition, the authorities will also urgently carry out restoration and preservation work to better promote the historical and cultural value of the relics.

At the same time, the organization provides transportation for tourists along the exact heritage route left by the Cham people, helping visitors gain a clearer understanding of My Son Sanctuary and Cham culture in history.

Phuong Lan

Source: https://nhandan.vn/anh-can-canh-con-duong-thieng-vua-phat-lo-tai-thanh-dia-my-son-post929920.html