Identifying, orienting the conservation and promotion of the value of Truong Luy relic in Gia Lai province

(GLO)- On the morning of August 25, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai province coordinated with the Southern Institute of Social Sciences to organize a scientific workshop on "Research on the value and orientation for conservation and promotion of the value of Truong Luy relic in Gia Lai province" and announced a preliminary report on the results of archaeological excavation of this relic.

The workshop was attended by scientists and archaeologists from the Vietnam Historical Science Association, the Southern Institute of Social Sciences; experts and researchers in the province. On the provincial side, there was Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, along with leaders of a number of departments, branches and localities.

Conference scene. Photo: Ngoc Nhuan

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Do Thi Dieu Hanh said: Truong Luy is a special rampart structure, about 127.4 km long, stretching from Quang Ngai province to Gia Lai province; of which, the section passing through Gia Lai province is about 14.4 km long. This is a relic containing historical, cultural and military values, closely associated with the lives of residents in the border area.

Researching, preserving and promoting the value of relics not only honors heritage but also opens up directions for socio -economic development, especially cultural tourism and education for the locality.

Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Do Thi Dieu Hanh spoke at the Workshop.
Photo: Ngoc Nhuan

The preliminary report on the results of the archaeological excavation of Truong Luy in Gia Lai province presented by Dr. Nguyen Khanh Trung Kien - Deputy Director of the Institute of Social Sciences in the Southern region shows that: After more than 1 month of excavation (from May 23 to June 30), scientists have clarified the scale, construction techniques, as well as the historical-architectural value of the project; most notably the vestiges of the watchtowers at Dong Ham Fort and Fort H4.

This is an important basis for Gia Lai province to prepare a scientific dossier to propose the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to rank Gia Lai Citadel as a national relic, and at the same time propose solutions for effective preservation and promotion.

Dr. Nguyen Khanh Trung Kien, Deputy Director of the Southern Institute of Social Sciences, reported on the results of the archaeological excavation of Truong Luy in Gia Lai province. Photo: Ngoc Nhuan

Researchers in the province contributed their opinions at the Workshop. Photo: Ngoc Nhuan

At the workshop, experts and researchers presented many papers, analyzed and reinforced the historical and cultural values ​​of the Truong Luy in relation to the development process of Gia Lai land; historical significance in the management policy of the Nguyen Dynasty's border areas; experience in preserving the Truong Luy system in Quang Ngai; proposed orientations for linking relic preservation with tourism development and traditional education...

Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich (second from left) talked with experts and researchers about the direction of preserving and promoting the value of the Truong Luy Gia Lai relic.
Photo: Ngoc Nhuan

Speaking at the workshop, Vice Chairwoman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich highly appreciated the efforts of the research agencies. The proposals and recommendations from the workshop will be an important basis for the province to develop policies to preserve and promote the value of Truong Luy relic in Gia Lai province, making this place a typical cultural and tourist destination.

At the same time, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee directed the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to continue advising the province on comprehensive and synchronous research solutions (including archaeology, history, regional and inter-regional connectivity); set up protective markers, delimit the conservation area of ​​the Truong Luy system. Propose a plan to promote the value, exploit and develop tourism, and in the immediate future, research to protect and exploit tourism in the Truong Luy section at La Vuong plateau.

Along with the Truong Luy relic, continue to advise on implementing the overall program in the work of preserving, managing and promoting heritage values...

Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich spoke at the Workshop. Photo: Ngoc Nhuan

The workshop contributed to identifying the value of Truong Luy relic in Gia Lai province, creating an important basis for orienting the strategy for preserving and promoting the value of the relic in the coming period, as well as opening up prospects for studying cultural heritage to create resources for tourism development in Gia Lai province.

The Truong Luy relic in Gia Lai province contains many historical and cultural values. Photo: Ngoc Nhuan

Previously, on August 24, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with experts, scientists and researchers, conducted a field survey of the Truong Luy archaeological excavation area in Gia Lai province, at 3 locations of the relic: H4 Station (village 4, An Lao commune), Dong Ham Station (village 5, An Lao commune) and An Quang Station (village 2, An Hoa commune), to clarify important documents on construction techniques, the structure of the rampart system and the garrisons.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/nhan-dien-dinh-huong-bao-ton-phat-huy-gia-tri-di-tich-truong-luy-tinh-gia-lai-post564695.html