Exhibition displays treasures of Thang Long Imperial Palace
Artefacts unearthed during a two-decade excavation of Thang Long Imperial Citadel are on display at an exhibition named “Treasures of Thang Long Imperial Palace.”
The exhibition“Treasures of Thang Long Imperial Palace” introduces a number of precious metal artefacts, from jewelry, golden parts of utensils to royal swords and others. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Artefacts unearthed during a two-decadeexcavation of Thang Long Imperial Citadel are on display at an exhibition named“Treasures of Thang Long Imperial Palace.”
The exhibition was opened by the Thang Long–Hanoi HeritagePreservation Centre on September 8 to mark the 50th anniversary ofthe Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and NaturalHeritage (Convention 1972).
It comprises three zones, including one for artefacts fromLy and Tran Dynasties and another for those from Early Le, Mac and Revival LeDynasties.
Among the exhibits are various pieces of ceramics used asdecoration inside the royal palace and those serving royal families both dailyand on special occasions, such as festivals and Kings’ birthday and coronationceremonies. There is a terra-cotta pot from Tran Dynasty, the largest of itskind ever found.
Visitors at the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)
The event also introduces a number of precious metal artefacts,from jewelry, golden parts of utensils to royal swords and others.
The 3D mapping technology is deployed for the first time toprovide visitors a clearer look at the uniquely beautiful patterns on the royalceramics.
Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, ThangLong Imperial Citadel covers a total area of 18,353ha. The archaeologicalexcavations since 2002 here have unearthed millions of relics of various typesfrom ceramics, chinaware, to metal objects./.
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The exhibition“Treasures of Thang Long Imperial Palace” introduces a number of precious metal artefacts, from jewelry, golden parts of utensils to royal swords and others. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors at the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)
