[Video] Discovery of a 6-meter-thick cultural layer at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

According to scientists, for the first time in the history of research on Thang Long Imperial Citadel, archaeologists have discovered the thickest cultural layer ever found, reaching 6 meters, consisting of 6 continuously stacked cultural layers.

The excavation pit, located beneath the French colonial-era artillery structure, was dismantled following a UNESCO decision. Cultural layers were identified, spanning from the pre-Thang Long period, through the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen dynasties, to the modern era; the Le dynasty layer was the thickest, nearly 3 meters deep.

Notably, for the first time, scientists have clearly and comprehensively confirmed the scale of the architectural layout of the Kính Thiên Main Hall during the Lê Dynasty. The remnants of the foundation and column bases show that the main hall had a rectangular layout, consisting of 9 bays, with an architectural framework covering an area of ​​up to 1,500 square meters, within a total area of ​​over 3,000 square meters.

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