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Binh Thanh Ancient Tower

Binh Thanh Ancient Tower

Binh Thanh ancient tower is in Binh Phu hamlet, Binh Thanh commune, Trang Bang district, Tay Ninh province. Binh Thanh ancient tower is one of three typical architectures representing the remaining Oc Eo culture in the South that still exists today. The tower is located on the right bank of the Vam Co Dong River, about 50 km southeast of Tay Ninh city center. This is an ancient tower built in the 8th and 9th centuries, and is now more than a thousand years old. The entire Binh Thanh ancient tower area consists of three buildings, but only the main tower still retains its architectural integrity thanks to restoration in 1998. The other two towers have now collapsed, leaving only ruins above. square foundation. Binh Thanh ancient tower and Tay Ninh Chop Mat tower were officially discovered through archaeological reports at the Indochina archaeological research library in the early 20th century and were recognized as national historical relics in 1999. 1993. Binh Thanh ancient tower is a testament to many ups and downs of Vietnamese history over the past 1000 years. This is the only tower with stone walls that have remained almost intact since it was first discovered in 1886. It is also a rare architectural heritage of the Oc Eo culture that still retains its original construction design. . Besides, Binh Thanh ancient tower also contains many traditional cultural values, religions and beliefs of the ancient Funan people. Typically, the patterns and reliefs embossed on the tower, mostly images of stylized flowers, gods, vitality... are popular images in Hinduism, worshiped by Funan people. worshiped thousands of years ago. Through the architecture, construction techniques and ingenious sculpture shown on Binh Thanh ancient tower, it contributed to reflecting the peak development of Oc Eo culture at that time. This is a valuable document that researchers are constantly exploring to discover more unique cultural and historical values ​​at this ancient relic site. Not only that, the discovery of an ancient tower more than 1,000 years old further confirms that Tay Ninh land since ancient times has been a focal point for trade and exchange of many great cultures, a place with a long history. before the Vietnamese set foot in Tay Ninh in the 17th century. The tower is built on a square ground with a total height of 10m and each side is 5m long. The four sides of the tower are built in the East - West - South - North directions and have a single main door facing East. The main door is designed to protrude outwards with a width of 1m and a height of about 2m. Below the main door are stone steps and above there is a large stone slab, embossed with many delicate patterns. In addition, the West, South, and North walls are all designed with fake doors and decorated with reliefs with elaborate patterns no less than the main door. The space inside the tower is not large, mainly used as a place to worship Linga and Yoni - a symbol of Shiva in Hinduism. Binh Thanh ancient tower carries a long history and sophisticated architecture in every detail... Source: Tay Ninh Tourism

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