The national historical site of Duom Temple in Dong Dat Commune, Phu Luong District has been restored since March due to many degraded items.
Ancient image of Duom Temple. Photo: TN
Based on the survey results and assessment of the current status of the relics, the restoration plan of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the province includes the Upper Temple, the Middle Temple; Lady Dien Binh Palace; Lady Thieu Dung Palace; Nieng Communal House; the bell tower and the drum tower.
According to the Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee, the gate was rebuilt in 1993 with bricks, lime, and sand and is now peeling off. In addition, the three-entrance gate is located close to Highway 3, so whenever a group of tourists arrives, it causes traffic congestion and unsafe traffic.
The door system of most of the altars is also infested with termites and at risk of collapse. Photo: Gia Chinh
The fence next to the main gate, close to Highway 3, is also degraded and peeling. Currently, the main gate and fence have been completely dismantled.
The planned restored Tam Quan gate will include a main entrance and two side entrances. The gate's architecture will include two floors with eight roofs, curved corners, and roofs covered with fish-scale tiles. The two side entrances are smaller, with arched gates and seals on the walls.
Outside the gate are square pillars, with narrow base and four phoenixes on top. The foundation of the gate includes a system of pillars and beams made of reinforced concrete combined with solid bricks.
On March 17, machines began to dismantle the temple to restore it. Photo: Gia Chinh
At the Trung temple, the column system is infested with termites, and the column and beam joints are also infested with termites and water.
Previously, on March 18, the Department of Cultural Heritage (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ) sent a document requesting the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCT) of Thai Nguyen province to inspect and handle the dismantling and restoration of Duom temple in Phu Luong district.
The Department is assigned to review the implementation process, ensuring that the restoration complies with regulations for national relics. The inspection results and handling plan, if any, must be reported to the Provincial People's Committee and the Ministry before March 20.
Duom Temple relic is located on National Highway 3, in Dong Dat commune, Phu Luong district, built in 1180, under the reign of King Ly Cao Tong.
This is the place to worship Duc Thanh Duom - Cao Son Quy Minh, a general who defended the northern mountainous region. In 1993, the temple was recognized as a National Historical Site.
According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen, the restoration process was carried out after a field survey and assessment of the current status of the relic.
Perspective after the temple is restored. The estimated cost of restoring the relic is about 22 billion VND and will be completed in 2025. Photo: TN
Items such as Mau Thuong Ngan Temple, Thuong Temple, Trung Temple, Nieng Communal House, bell tower… all show signs of deterioration, subsidence, cracks, and leaks. The restoration is to ensure the safety of people, visitors and to protect artifacts in the temple.
Since 1980, Duom Temple has undergone many restorations and renovations. According to regulations, for national relics, all restoration activities must be assessed and approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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