Dinh Huong mausoleum

Dinh Huong mausoleum

Dinh Huong Mausoleum was built in 1727 (18th century) in the mausoleum to store the body of Duke La Quy Hau. He was born in 1688 locally. In 1730, during the reign of Le Duy Phuong, he was appointed as a military servant, a military guard, and then a eunuch. During the reign of Le Y Tong, he was sent twice as envoy to the North, in 1735 and 1739. In 1740, during the reign of Le Hien Tong, he led troops to suppress rebellions in the areas of Kinh Bac, Son Nam, and Hai Duong. He died on the 9th day of the 6th month in the year of the Snake (1749), at the age of 61. In 1754, the king appointed him the title of Phuc Than Loyal Great King. In particular, the mausoleum was built by the Duke himself in his hometown when he was still alive. Dinh Huong Mausoleum is located on a circular hill, about one hectare wide, surrounded by laterite walls (recently renovated). The architectural layout of the mausoleum consists of three main parts: the burial part in the middle, the worship part on the left, and the stele part on the right. The stone mausoleum is about 100 square meters built of square laterite. In front of the tomb are two mandarins leading horses standing facing each other. The pair of statues of mandarins leading horses are considered masterpieces of stone carving art. The military officer wearing a sword and leading a horse on the right side has a big face and wide jaw. The military officer carrying a sword and leading a horse on the left side has a long beard and small face. The entire statue's shape is elaborately carved to exude an extraordinary, dignified appearance. Coming to Dinh Huong Mausoleum, visitors will admire the worship area, which is also built square like the burial area, with walls made of laterite, steps built in front, a stone collapse on top, an altar throne, and on both sides there are statues of maids. The casket and the couple lie prostrate. Below the altar is an incense burner, a stone table, and a pair of goats sitting with their heads facing each other across the Shinto path. In the distance, a pair of elephants knelt down and prostrated themselves. On the right side of the grave is a stele house with 4 arched rolling doors, inside is a stone stele recording the merits of the person being worshiped. The inscription says that the stele was created in 1729. Overall, the materials used to create the artistic architectural work of Dinh Huong mausoleum are mainly green stone, finely chiseled and trimmed with fire cloud motifs, high-embossed spiral clusters, and interlocking geometric patterns. hooked together and posted oppositely. What is most unique about this architectural work is the art of carving round statues in a realistic style with a naturalistic tendency. Statues of people and animals at the mausoleum are made of green stone, carved very vividly. The statue is large in size, fat, sturdy, and meticulously trimmed. It can be said that this is a massive architectural work, elaborately carved in stone with skillful craftsmanship. The mausoleum complex is a typical first-class stone art sculpture in Bac Giang province. The antiques in the mausoleum are preserved relatively intact Tourists visiting Dinh Huong Mausoleum will be fascinated by the stone sculpture art of ancient artisans. The highlight and unique feature of Dinh Huong mausoleum are the massive statues, much larger than those in other mausoleums, delicately carved. According to statistics, in Bac Giang, 46 ancient stone structures have been discovered and recognized, mainly stone mausoleums. The stone mausoleum system is proof of the art of tomb sculpture that has developed to its peak and holds an important position in the architecture and ancient stone sculpture of Vietnamese mausoleums. These are truly the quintessence of ancient sculpture, with sophistication expressed in every line on the statues. Artifacts and stone statues also contribute to increasing the historical value and cultural and artistic value of ancient mausoleums. Dinh Huong Mausoleum is a place to honor the nation's architectural tradition of stone sculpture, clearly shown in the art of sculpting statues of people or sacred beasts and worshiping objects, as well as rich architectural decorations and life-style patterns. The cave is truly typical of ancient Vietnamese stone sculpture art. With values ​​of cultural history and typical architectural art, Dinh Huong mausoleum has been attracting tourists to visit. SOURCE OF BAC GIANG TOURISM

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