Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks

Printing woodblocks are precious items used in Vietnam during feudal times.Those relating to the architecture and construction of the Thang Long imperial citadel are crucial in Vietnam’s history
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 1Printing woodblock noting restoration of Dai La citadel in 808 (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 2Printing woodblock for Royal Proclamation issued by King Ly Thai To in 1010 (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 3Printing woodblock ordering the construction of palaces and gates of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1010 (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 4Printing woodblock noting repair of Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1024 (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 5Printing woodblock recording the construction of Bao Thien tower in 1057 (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 6Printing woodblock recording the construction of palaces in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1230 by King Tran Thai Tong (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 7Wood plates with Han Chinese scripts and Vietnamese Nom ideographic scripts for printing books and documents (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 8Content of woodblocks reflects the establishment and development of the country (Photo: VNA)
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Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 11Royal document issued by King Gia Long (1762-1820) (Photo: VNA)
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Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 13Thang Long Imperial Citadel – World Cultural Heritage Site (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 14The documents give visitors a better understanding of the two heritage - Thang Long Imperial Citadel and woodblocks (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 15Exhibition ‘The Imperial Citadel through Woodblocks of Nguyen Dynasty – World Documentary Heritage’ in Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 16Woodblocks capture attention of locals and visitors (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 17Woodblocks capture attention of locals and visitors (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 18Woodblocks capture attention of locals and visitors (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 19Tools used for carving woodblocks (Photo: VNA)
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Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 21Most of items relating to Nguyen Dynasty’s woodblocks are provided by the State Department for Records and Archives (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 22Tools used for carving woodblocks (Photo: VNA)
Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks ảnh 23 Books on Vietnam’s history printed by using woodblocks (Photo: VNA)
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