A panoramic view of the "sacred road" area recently uncovered through archaeological excavations at My Son Sanctuary - an ancient architectural complex belonging to the Champa culture located in Thu Bon commune, Da Nang city (formerly part of Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province).
The excavation site of the "sacred road" is located east of Tower K, My Son Sanctuary - a massive Champa tower complex located in Thu Bon commune, Da Nang city (before the merger, it belonged to Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province).
The structure of the "sacred road" excavated during archaeological research has a width of up to 7.9m - the ancient road leading to the massive Champa tower complex - My Son Sanctuary, Thu Bon commune, Da Nang city.
The flat surface, made up of compacted sand, gravel, and broken bricks, with a thickness of 0.15-0.2m, shows the elaborate construction technique of the "sacred road" leading to the My Son Sanctuary, possibly intended to serve important religious rituals.
This ancient architectural structure has been excavated, revealing over 150 meters of a previously unknown sacred road, confirming that My Son played a central religious role for the Champa kingdom around the 11th-12th centuries in Quang Nam province, now Da Nang city.
This structure has been excavated, revealing over 150 meters of a previously unknown sacred road, confirming that My Son played a central religious role for Champa around the 11th-12th centuries.
The remnants of brick walls on both sides of the road, some sections of which have tilted or collapsed due to time, are visible. The foundations of the walls were meticulously reinforced with layers of compacted gravel and brick powder, demonstrating the scale and solidity of the structure leading to the central temple complex of My Son Sanctuary.
The remnants of brick walls on both sides of the road, some sections of which have tilted or collapsed due to time, are visible. The foundations of the walls were meticulously reinforced with layers of compacted gravel and brick powder, demonstrating the scale and solidity of the structure leading to the central temple complex of My Son Sanctuary.
The archaeological site for this project, which will last from July 2025 to the end of November 2025 (total area of 770m²), is located at My Son Sanctuary, Thu Bon Commune, Da Nang City.
The results of this excavation not only further clarify the inherent values of the My Son heritage but also open up new scientific issues, recognizing the newly discovered "sacred path" related to Hindu rituals at the My Son site as unique within the Champa cultural heritage system.
Besides the widespread presence of bricks and stones used in the construction of the pathway, the excavation uncovered several fragments of earthenware and glazed pottery dating from the 10th to the 12th centuries.
In the coming period, the My Son World Cultural Heritage Management Board and the Institute of Archaeology will continue to develop a collaborative research program to clarify the scale, structure, and appearance of the entire road within the overall context of the My Son relic site.
In addition, the authorities will also urgently carry out restoration and preservation work to better promote the historical and cultural value of the relics.
At the same time, the organization provides transportation for tourists along the exact heritage route left by the Cham people, helping visitors gain a clearer understanding of My Son Sanctuary and Champa culture in history.
Source: https://danviet.vn/phat-lo-chua-tung-thay-khi-dao-khao-co-thanh-dia-my-son-quang-nam-nay-la-da-nang-con-duong-co-xua-lat-gach-champa-d1389595.html
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