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Duong lam village
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Bich Le (lebich_1972)
![Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 35 W: 0 N: 99]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/s-n-g.gif) (1607) |
| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-06-24 |
| Categories: Daily Life |
| Camera: Canon EOS400D |
| Exposure: f/10.0, 1/400 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Map: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-06-29 12:24 |
| Viewed: 668 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The ancient village of Duong Lam in the northern province of Ha Tay has been recognised as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information.
The village, about 60km west of Hanoi, boasts a 1,200 year-old history with many houses dating back 400 years.
Two of Vietnam's kings, Phung Hung (?-800) and Ngo Quyen (896-944) were born in Duong Lam, giving the village its prestige.
Both men led resistance wars against northern invasion and after winning national independence, were crowned kings. After their deaths, the local people built temples in their honour.
The village has been well-known for its surviving laterite brick houses, built three to four centuries ago. Laterite is red clay formed from weathered basalt found in northern Vietnam.
"It is a special event for our province because it is the first ancient village in the country to be recognised as national relic", said Dang Van Tu, director of the provincial Department of Culture and Information.
The People's Committee of Ha Tay Province ratified a long-term project, to be launched on May 19, to restore and preserve the ancient village through 2020 at an estimated cost of VND200bil (US$12,6mil).
Along with its historic value, Duong Lam, is an important place for scientists to study resident communities and ancient agriculture. |
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- rico
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 11 N: 89]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-s-g.gif)
(499) - [2007-06-29 13:57]
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Just like a painting! Beautiful colors and pov. Thanks for sharing.
