Unbelievable: National treasure - Nguyen Dynasty throne broken by visitors

The Nguyen Dynasty throne - a national treasure was broken. In the photo, the Nguyen Dynasty throne is placed in the Thai Hoa main hall when the palace is completed for restoration at the end of 2024 - Photo: NHAT LINH

On May 24, a clip appeared on social media recording a man climbing onto the Nguyen Dynasty throne - a national treasure currently located at Thai Hoa Palace ( Hue Imperial City) - and causing trouble.

Accordingly, the clip is said to have been filmed by a foreign tourist while visiting Thai Hoa Palace at noon on May 24.

In the clip, a man jumped over the security fence and climbed up to sit cross-legged on the Nguyen Dynasty throne in front of many people.

According to information posted online, this man then broke the armrest of the throne into many pieces.

A source at the Hue Monuments Conservation Center confirmed the incident to Tuoi Tre Online . Accordingly, the man was restrained by security forces of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center and handed over to the police for handling.

The source also said that this man bought a ticket to visit the relic and then the above incident happened.

The case is still under investigation.

The throne is a symbolic treasure of the Nguyen Dynasty.

The throne is a symbol of the dynasty's power, passed down through 13 generations of Nguyen dynasty kings.

The throne is made of wood, 101cm high, 72cm wide, 87cm long. Above the throne is a gilded wooden canopy decorated with splendid enamel.

Below is the throne with three tiers of gilded wooden pedestals. All are made of wood with many dragon shapes symbolizing blessings, longevity, and luck.

The throne of the Nguyen Dynasty kings was recognized as a national treasure of Vietnam in 2015 and is often placed at Thai Hoa Palace for tourists to admire and visit.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/khong-tin-noi-bao-vat-quoc-gia-ngai-vang-trieu-nguyen-bi-khach-tham-quan-be-gay-20250525000917215.htm