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The timeless beauty of Dau Pagoda’s 300-year-old Ngoc Nu statue

For centuries, the Ngoc Nu statue at Dau Pagoda has captivated visitors with its lifelike beauty and delicate expression, becoming one of Vietnam’s greatest sculptural treasures.

Vietnam’s ancient Buddhist treasure carries global recognition

The Dong Duong Buddha statue is regarded as one of the oldest and most beautiful in Southeast Asia. Influenced by the Amaravati style of India, the statue was discovered in Quang Nam (former province) in 1911.

Special incentives suggested to recover Vietnam’s lost artifacts

Lawmakers have expressed strong interest in policies to repatriate artifacts and national treasures, as many valuable Vietnamese relics remain scattered overseas.

Three national treasure cannons and an unsolved maritime mystery

Three ceremonial cannons cast to mark the accession of Emperor Minh Mang, now recognized as national treasures, continue to intrigue researchers as the reason they ended up beneath the sea remains unknown.

Two new national treasures unveiled at Ho Chi Minh City Museum

On the morning of March 6, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum officially announced two newly recognized national treasures: a Hoa Loc culture pedestal bowl and a set of statues known as Tam Quan Dai De.

Tracing royal brushstrokes: Nguyen dynasty heritage on display

An exhibition in Hanoi invites the public to admire the vermilion annotations of Nguyen emperors, bringing royal documents and woodblocks closer to contemporary audiences through immersive experiences.

Two privately held artifacts earn national treasure status in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City has gained one artifact and one artifact group recognized as National Treasures, both held by non-public museums and a private collection, underscoring the city’s vibrant heritage landscape.

Two golden imperial seals return to the spotlight in Hanoi

Two rare golden seals from Vietnam’s Nguyen dynasty are now on public display, offering a glimpse into the nation’s imperial past.

A stilt house for a bronze pot: One man’s quest to protect tradition

Driven by a deep love for heritage, a man in Thanh Hoa exchanged his family’s stilt house to preserve a rare cultural artifact.

Nguyen Dynasty imperial throne to be restored

The People’s Committee of central Hue city on August 11 issued a plan to restore the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) imperial throne, a nationally recognised treasure.

Hue City seeks to restore imperial throne, calls for national council

Hue seeks Ministry approval to assess and repair the vandalized imperial throne.

Hue heritage under threat: Nguyen Dynasty throne vandalized by visitor

Hue's Vice Chairman Nguyen Thanh Binh says the destruction of the royal throne at Thai Hoa Palace is a grave cultural loss and demands serious lessons.

Nguyen dynasty throne vandalized, sparking national heritage alarm

A man damaged Vietnam’s imperial throne in Hue, prompting urgent calls for stronger protection of cultural relics.

Tombs of Vietnam’s kings and nobles raided for relics and treasures

High-profile tombs of emperors and royals across Vietnam are increasingly targeted by looters seeking ancient treasures.

Twin-hull ancient boat found in Bac Ninh may date back to Ly–Tran dynasties

An ancient boat recently unearthed near the Luy Lau citadel in Thuan Thanh town, Bac Ninh province reveals sophisticated construction techniques. Experts believe it may date back to Vietnam's Ly or Tran dynasties.

University professor is proud owner of 300 Earth God statues

Nguyen Hieu Tin, known as a prestigious stamp collector, is also the owner of an impressive and unique collection of Ong Dia (Earth Gods) statues.

Discover three unique national treasures at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Among Vietnam’s recognized national treasures, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel houses three invaluable artifacts that reveal the artistic and cultural achievements of the Ly and Le Dynasties.

The six-clawed turtle: Vietnam’s unique national treasure at Lam Kinh

The Vinh Lang Stele, a national treasure from the early Le dynasty, is not only a testament to artistic mastery but also a profound symbol of Vietnam’s enduring cultural heritage.

Vietnamese exiled Emperor’s belongings returned to VN

Personal objects that once belonged with the exiled Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi (1871-1944) have been returned to Vietnam.

Vietnamese gold artifact surpasses expectations at French auction

An 18K gold stand from 1921, featuring intricate designs from the Khai Dinh and Bao Dai periods, sold for a record-breaking price at a recent auction in France.