Promoting the heritage value of Thang Long Imperial Citadel

This morning, at the National Museum of History, the Institute of Archaeology - Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences organized the International Workshop "Thang Long Imperial Citadel Relic Site - Achievements and Issues after 15 Years of Research", aiming to continue to clarify and deepen the outstanding global value of the heritage site.

Over the past 15 years, major archaeological excavations have deciphered many mysteries underground in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, shedding light on the palace architecture of the Ly and Tran dynasties and the Kinh Thien Palace of the Early Le Dynasty. The results of research, classification and reorganization of relics have contributed to more clearly depicting the life of the Royal Palace, as well as the history of economic and cultural exchange between the capital Thang Long and ancient centers in Asia.

Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Minh Tri, former Director of the Institute of Imperial Citadel Studies, said that despite many breakthrough research achievements, after more than 20 years of discovery, Thang Long Imperial Citadel is still an archaeological site with most of its traces located underground, in a bustling urban area. Therefore, in the coming time, there needs to be breakthrough solutions to both preserve the original state and effectively recreate, restore and promote the value of the heritage site, towards developing the heritage economy.

Prof. Dr. Kunikazu Ueno (Nara Women's University, Japan) shared international experience: Japan once restored the ancient capital of Nara to preserve and recreate the first political and cultural center of the country, not only serving tourism but also historical education, nurturing national spirit. According to him, archaeological research should be considered a core foundation, requiring systematic and long-term investment.

Dr. Ha Van Can, Director of the Institute of Archaeology, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, said that Hanoi plans to submit a dossier to restore the main hall and space of Kinh Thien Palace to the World Heritage Center early next year, gradually promoting the value of the heritage site according to the successful heritage economic model in many countries.

Source: https://vtv.vn/phat-huy-gia-tri-di-san-hoang-thanh-thang-long-100251104214121784.htm