Printing woodblocks are precious items used in Vietnam during feudal times.Those relating to the architecture and construction of the Thang Long imperial citadel are crucial in Vietnam’s history.


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Printing woodblock noting restoration of Dai La citadel in 808




Printing woodblock ordering the construction of palaces and gates of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1010





Printing woodblock for Royal Proclamation issued by King Ly Thai To in 1010




Printing woodblock noting repair of Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1024






Printing woodblock recording the construction of Bao Thien tower in 1057




Printing woodblock recording the construction of palaces in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1230 by King Tran Thai Tong




Wood plates with Han Chinese scripts and Vietnamese Nom ideographic scripts for printing books and documents




Content of woodblocks reflects the establishment and development of the country





Royal document issued by King Gia Long (1762-1820)












Thang Long Imperial Citadel – World Cultural Heritage Site




The documents give visitors a better understanding of the two heritage - Thang Long Imperial Citadel and woodblocks




Exhibition ‘The Imperial Citadel through Woodblocks of Nguyen Dynasty – World Documentary Heritage’ in Thang Long Imperial Citadel







Woodblocks capture attention of locals and visitors







Tools used for carving woodblocks




Most of items relating to Nguyen Dynasty’s woodblocks are provided by the State Department for Records and Archives







Tools used for carving woodblocks

Books on Vietnam’s history printed by using woodblocks


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