Close-up of the ancient architecture of the Champa Twin Towers in the heart of Quy Nhon city

The Twin Towers, also known as Hung Thanh Towers (Hung Thanh land now belongs to Dong Da ward, Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province), is a unique architectural work consisting of two towers, built around the end of the 12th century - the beginning of the 13th century. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

The unique feature in the structure of Quy Nhon Twin Towers is the special construction technique - only found in ancient Champa architecture: bricks are placed tightly together with adhesives, then fired into a solid block. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

Quy Nhon Twin Towers have been ranked as a National Artistic Monument since 1980. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

The architecture of the Twin Towers is influenced by Hindu art, consisting of two adjacent towers, the larger tower is 20m high, the smaller tower is lower, both located on relatively flat terrain. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

One of the unique features of the Twin Towers is that both towers are not traditional multi-storey square towers of Champa, but rather a structure consisting of two main parts: a square body and a curved-sided tower top. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

The upper arches of the tower doors soar high like the image of arrows. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

Decorative motifs on the two towers include statues of gods, reliefs depicting characters, dancers with dances in Champa legends, and images of animals such as elephants, deer, monkeys... (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

Stone images of the Garuda bird - a symbol of courage and strength - are decorated at the corners of the tower. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

The Twin Towers are highly appreciated by researchers because they have both the typical architectural layout of the Champa towers in Binh Dinh style and the Khmer art style of the Ancovat-Bayon period. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

Entering the tower, there is a set of Linga and Yoni statues: Linga is placed on the Yoni pedestal, symbolizing the harmony of yin and yang, the source of all growth and development, expressing the popular fertility beliefs of Champa farmers. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

The motifs around the bottom of the Linga are decorated with stylized lotus petals. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

The symbols of Linga and Yoni honor the creativity, fertility and energy of the universe. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

Currently, both towers of the Twin Towers have lost their tops. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

Champa dance is performed to welcome tourists to Quy Nhon Twin Towers, Binh Dinh. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

Champa dance is an important part of the spiritual and cultural life of the Cham people. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

The dance offering to the gods shows the gracefulness, dexterity and flexibility of the artists and reflects the rich spiritual life of the Champa people. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

The Twin Towers are located in an area of ​​about 6,000 square meters, decorated with green grass and shady trees, making them an ideal place for visitors to stop and enjoy. (Photo: Viet Anh/Vietnam+)

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