Close-up of King Le Tuc Tong's tomb

The tomb of King Le Tuc Tong is located in Doi 1 village (Kien Tho commune, Ngoc Lac district, Thanh Hoa province). The tomb belongs to the Lam Kinh special national relic site (Tho Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province) - the burial place of 6 kings (including King Le Tuc Tong) and 2 queen mothers of the early Le Dynasty.

Tomb of King Le Tuc Tong (photo taken on the afternoon of May 7, 2025)

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The tomb of King Le Tuc Tong is located on the top of a hill, about 500 m from the nearest residential area; about 3 km from the center of Lam Kinh National Special Relic Site.

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There are no guardhouses or guards around the tomb.

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On the evening of May 3, officials from the Thanh Hoa Center for Historical Research and Cultural Heritage Conservation discovered signs that King Le Tuc Tong's tomb had been violated and that bad guys were searching for relics and antiques.

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King Le Tuc Tong's real name was Thuan, the third son of King Le Hien Tong. In March 1499, Le Tuc Tong was made crown prince, ascended the throne on June 12, 1504, and passed away on December 8 of the same year. Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu recorded that King Le Tuc Tong was a king who devoted himself to learning, was close to virtuous people, enjoyed charity work, and was worthy of being a good king who kept the country peaceful.

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Around the king's tomb are two rows of statues.

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After his death, King Le Tuc Tong's coffin was brought back to Lam Kinh and buried in Kinh Lang, in Kien Tho commune (Ngoc Lac district, Thanh Hoa).

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The Kinh Lang Stele (King Le Tuc Tong) is located about 50 meters from the king's tomb and was recognized as a National Treasure in 2020. The stele's content commented: "The King (Le Tuc Tong) was naturally intelligent, filial, and loved all living beings. He behaved properly, calmly, and honestly towards his officials. Therefore, all officials were respectful and everything went well. He ruled effectively, maintained the rules, and was able to connect with the sages of the past, opened up a career for future generations, and laid the foundation for thousands of future generations. However, his short life span caused great pity for both heaven and earth and all living beings."

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Tomb of King Le Tuc Tong

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/can-canh-lang-mo-vua-le-tuc-tong-185250507155024013.htm