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Dong Ky communal house retains many of its ancient architectural features. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
Dong Ky communal house retains many of its ancient architectural features. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
In front of the communal house is a large stone-lined pond, crossed by two curved blue-stone bridges that add a poetic charm and create an open, tranquil setting for the relic site. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
In front of the communal house is a large stone-lined pond, crossed by two curved blue-stone bridges that add a poetic charm and create an open, tranquil setting for the relic site. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
The Tam Mon gate of Dong Ky communal house is built on a grand scale, reflecting the distinctive architectural style of traditional village gates in Vietnam’s northern delta, with a central main entrance flanked by two smaller side gates. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
The Tam Mon gate of Dong Ky communal house is built on a grand scale, reflecting the distinctive architectural style of traditional village gates in Vietnam’s northern delta, with a central main entrance flanked by two smaller side gates. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
The communal house continues to preserve finely carved stone sacred animals. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
The communal house continues to preserve finely carved stone sacred animals. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
A nearby pagoda, featuring many ancient architectural elements, is planned for development as a tourist destination. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
A nearby pagoda, featuring many ancient architectural elements, is planned for development as a tourist destination. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
The grounds are home to numerous century-old trees, some of which have been officially recognised as heritage trees. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
The grounds are home to numerous century-old trees, some of which have been officially recognised as heritage trees. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
Covering more than 23,000 square metres, Dong Ky communal house includes several preserved structures such as the Tam Mon gate, the Dai Bai ceremonial hall, the rear sanctuary, and auxiliary buildings. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
Covering more than 23,000 square metres, Dong Ky communal house includes several preserved structures such as the Tam Mon gate, the Dai Bai ceremonial hall, the rear sanctuary, and auxiliary buildings. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
Intricately carved lion and dragon motifs decorate Dong Ky communal house. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
Intricately carved lion and dragon motifs decorate Dong Ky communal house. (Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA)
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Dong Ky communal house in Bac Ninh preserves ancient architecture

Built during the Ly Dynasty (1009- 1225), Dong Ky communal house in Dong Nguyen ward, Bac Ninh province has withstood the test of time, wars, and several restoration efforts, while still preserving its traditional architectural features.

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