15 more historical and scenic sites recognised as national relic sites

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 15 additional historical and scenic sites across the provinces of Ninh Binh, Lang Son, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, Hue City, Hung Yen, Lam Dong, Quang Ngai, Quang Tri and Ha Noi have been granted national status.

To Vo Gate, Ly Son Special Zone, Quang Ngai Province. (Photo: Hien Cu)
To Vo Gate, Ly Son Special Zone, Quang Ngai Province. (Photo: Hien Cu)

In this round of recognition, Ninh Binh Province received three listings: Dinh Noi – Phuc Khanh Pagoda architectural complex in Nam Xang commune; the Lat Son complex of historical and scenic sites including Le Chan Temple, Giat Dau Mountain, But Hill, remnants of Thanh Chan Pagoda, Tien Chua Cave, Diem Cave, Be Tren Cave in Ly Thuong Kiet and Chau Son wards; and the Memorial House of Le Duc Tho in Hong Quang ward.

Hue City gained two listings: the Field Surgery Station and the Tomb of Dang Van Hoa, both located in Phong Thai ward.

Lam Dong Province also received two listings: scenic sites C7 Cave and C8 Cave in Nam Da commune.

Quang Tri Province was granted two recognitions: the Song Trung Temple and the Tombs of Hoang Vinh To and Hoang Vinh Du in Tan Gianh commune; and Long Dai Ferry II – the site of the sacrifice of 16 young volunteers in September 1972, located in Truong Ninh commune.

Other newly recognised sites include: the Nguom Sau archaeological cave in Bang Mac commune, Lang Son Province; the Cau Kinh historical site marking the 1967 victory of local armed forces and residents in Phuoc Vinh Tay commune, Tay Ninh Province; Soc Bom Bo historical site in Bom Bo commune, Dong Nai Province; Duong Trach Communal House in Trieu Viet Vuong commune, Hung Yen Province; To Vo Gate scenic site in the Ly Son Special Zone, Quang Ngai Province; and Thai Khe Communal House in Kieu Phu commune, Ha Noi.

According to the Decisions, the protection zones of the sites are defined in the records and maps enclosed in the recognition dossiers. The People’s Committees at various levels are responsible for managing the newly listed sites within their jurisdiction in accordance with the Law on Cultural Heritage.

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