The Hanoi People's Committeeon Aug. 1 unveiled a master plan onpreserving the site of the ancient Thang Long Imperial Citadel anddeveloping part of the area into a culture and history park.
The Imperial Citadel zone, located in the city's Ba Dinh district,includes an archaeological site at 18 Hoang Dieu Street , and awider area that was once part of the citadel's grounds.
The plan aims to preserve the archaeological site and develop part ofthe citadel area into a park that will showcase the value of the relicsand the site's 1,000-year-old history.
The citadel'scentral sector was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in2010. The ancient site is also located in modern-day Hanoi 'spolitical centre, and is situated next to the site of the new NationalAssembly House, which is still under construction.
According to the master plan, the citadel zone will cover a total areaof 45,380sq.m, including 13,670sq.m and 3,440sq.m showrooms used todisplay archaeological finds and a miniature replica of the ancientcitadel. Up to 21,200sq.m will be reserved for parks and green space,while research and excavation will continue on the 6,800sq.marchaeological site.
"The site plays a key role inpreserving the glorious values of our nation," said the Hanoi People'sCommittee vice chairwoman Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc at a ceremony topublicise the master plan.
"Thus, it is the responsibility of Hanoians as well as the people across the nation to help preserve the site."
Ngoc said the key tasks in the coming time are to select the bestarchitectural plan for the zone, complete regulations as well asspecific plans for investment, management, and preservation by the endof the year, and continue archaeological research at the site whileensuring it is open to visitors.
The plan also aims toensure preservation of artefacts and relics found at the site while alsorespecting the area's intangible cultural values. This work willinclude maintaining architectural harmony with existing structures andBa Dinh Square .
The plan will also see part of thearchaeological digs at the site turned into showrooms that will houserelics in an environment that will ensure the best humidity andtemperature for preservation. It is noted that the maximum height ofnewly built structures at the 18 Hoang Dieu Street site will notexceed 5m, and buildings in general will be limited.
Therewill be four entrances to the site from Hoang Dieu, Doc Lap, Hoang VanThu and Bac Son streets, with the main entrance at the corner of HoangDieu and Bac Son streets. There will be two main walkways and pathsconnecting sightseeing areas.
A tunnel will bebuilt across Hoang Dieu Street to connect the archaeological sitewith the old citadel area. These constructions will help ensurecomprehensive and smooth tours for visitors and create a link betweenthe 18 Hoang Dieu Street site and the National Assembly House andthe citadel.
"We will have lots of work to do in order tocomplete the project by the time construction of the National AssemblyHouse is set to be completed in late 2013. Thus, we need to do all-outin our efforts," said deputy minister of construction Nguyen Dinh Toan.-VNA
The Imperial Citadel zone, located in the city's Ba Dinh district,includes an archaeological site at 18 Hoang Dieu Street , and awider area that was once part of the citadel's grounds.
The plan aims to preserve the archaeological site and develop part ofthe citadel area into a park that will showcase the value of the relicsand the site's 1,000-year-old history.
The citadel'scentral sector was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in2010. The ancient site is also located in modern-day Hanoi 'spolitical centre, and is situated next to the site of the new NationalAssembly House, which is still under construction.
According to the master plan, the citadel zone will cover a total areaof 45,380sq.m, including 13,670sq.m and 3,440sq.m showrooms used todisplay archaeological finds and a miniature replica of the ancientcitadel. Up to 21,200sq.m will be reserved for parks and green space,while research and excavation will continue on the 6,800sq.marchaeological site.
"The site plays a key role inpreserving the glorious values of our nation," said the Hanoi People'sCommittee vice chairwoman Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc at a ceremony topublicise the master plan.
"Thus, it is the responsibility of Hanoians as well as the people across the nation to help preserve the site."
Ngoc said the key tasks in the coming time are to select the bestarchitectural plan for the zone, complete regulations as well asspecific plans for investment, management, and preservation by the endof the year, and continue archaeological research at the site whileensuring it is open to visitors.
The plan also aims toensure preservation of artefacts and relics found at the site while alsorespecting the area's intangible cultural values. This work willinclude maintaining architectural harmony with existing structures andBa Dinh Square .
The plan will also see part of thearchaeological digs at the site turned into showrooms that will houserelics in an environment that will ensure the best humidity andtemperature for preservation. It is noted that the maximum height ofnewly built structures at the 18 Hoang Dieu Street site will notexceed 5m, and buildings in general will be limited.
Therewill be four entrances to the site from Hoang Dieu, Doc Lap, Hoang VanThu and Bac Son streets, with the main entrance at the corner of HoangDieu and Bac Son streets. There will be two main walkways and pathsconnecting sightseeing areas.
A tunnel will bebuilt across Hoang Dieu Street to connect the archaeological sitewith the old citadel area. These constructions will help ensurecomprehensive and smooth tours for visitors and create a link betweenthe 18 Hoang Dieu Street site and the National Assembly House andthe citadel.
"We will have lots of work to do in order tocomplete the project by the time construction of the National AssemblyHouse is set to be completed in late 2013. Thus, we need to do all-outin our efforts," said deputy minister of construction Nguyen Dinh Toan.-VNA
