Two more sites have been granted special national monument status.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh signed Decision No. 266/QD-TTg dated February 11, 2026, classifying two historical sites as special national monuments (19th batch).

Specifically, the two sites that were classified as special national historical sites in this round are:

1. Architectural and artistic relics: Complex of communal houses, temples, and ancestral shrines in Tho Ha, Van Ha ward, Bac Ninh province.

2. Kon Tum Prison Historical Site, Kon Tum Ward, Quang Ngai Province.

The protected area for the monument is determined according to the Minutes and Maps of the protected areas for the monument in the ranking dossier.

The Deputy Prime Minister assigned the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Chairpersons of the People's Committees at all levels where the ranked relics are located, within their respective functions, duties, and powers, to carry out state management of the relics in accordance with the law on cultural heritage; and to be fully responsible for the data, content, and dossiers of the relics proposed for ranking.

The Kon Tum Prison historical site, Kon Tum ward, Quang Ngai province.

The complex of communal houses, temples, and ancestral shrines in Tho Ha is located in the center of Tho Ha village – a typical ancient village of the Northern Delta region. Based on Han Nom documents, especially 30 ancient stone steles dating from the 17th to 19th centuries, it shows that the relics were formed very early and were restored and renovated in later periods. The structures belonging to the complex still preserve unique traditional architectural and artistic features along with valuable documents and artifacts.

This place houses nearly 100 ancient Buddha statues, a system of altars and palanquins, the national treasure of the Thổ Hà communal house's arched gateway, a system of stone steles, horizontal plaques, couplets, and ceramic incense burners and censers - unique products of the Thổ Hà pottery village.

The Kon Tum Prison historical site preserves the legacy of the struggle against French colonialism. It once held political prisoners who were brought here by the French from Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Thua Thien-Hue provinces. Despite imprisonment and torture, these fighters remained steadfast in their struggle through various means, and many sacrificed their lives for the cause of national liberation. This place has become a symbol of national will and strength, a place for present and future generations to remember the traditions of their ancestors, and a cradle of revolution for the people of the Central Highlands.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/xep-hang-them-2-di-tich-quoc-gia-dac-biet-20260212103333267.htm