The recent Storm Doksuri damaged part of Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa Province which was recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site.

A warning sign have been erected at the landslide area.

According to provincial authorities, some sections of the 600-year old wall have been damaged by natural disasters, particularly after recent typhoon Doksuri

Meanwhile, many other sections of the citadel wall are also facing a high risk of erosion.

The citadel management board has also proposed to the International Council on Monuments and Sites as well as geological agencies to conduct surveys and research to define the risk of erosion facing the citadel.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Cultural Heritage Department and Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO have also called on international organisations to support the preservation of the citadel walls. 

Some 20 cubic metres stone and soil were eroded.

Thanh Hoa Province’s authorities have been also recommended to seek state budget funding for the restoration of the eroded wall sections.

Do Quang Trong, director of the Conservation Centre for Ho Dynasty Citadel, said they have checked and reported the situation to local authorities and warning signs have been erected at the landslide area.

The relic welcomes about 70,000 visitors annually on average.

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