Imperial citadel explored through woodblocks

Printing woodblock noting restoration of Dai La citadel in 808 (Photo: VNA)

Printing woodblock for Royal Proclamation issued by King Ly Thai To in 1010 (Photo: VNA)

Printing woodblock ordering the construction of palaces and gates of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1010 (Photo: VNA)

Printing woodblock noting repair of Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1024 (Photo: VNA)

Printing woodblock recording the construction of Bao Thien tower in 1057 (Photo: VNA)

Printing woodblock recording the construction of palaces in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in 1230 by King Tran Thai Tong (Photo: VNA)

Wood plates with Han Chinese scripts and Vietnamese Nom ideographic scripts for printing books and documents (Photo: VNA)

Content of woodblocks reflects the establishment and development of the country (Photo: VNA)

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Royal document issued by King Gia Long (1762-1820) (Photo: VNA)

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Thang Long Imperial Citadel – World Cultural Heritage Site (Photo: VNA)

The documents give visitors a better understanding of the two heritage - Thang Long Imperial Citadel and woodblocks (Photo: VNA)

Exhibition ‘The Imperial Citadel through Woodblocks of Nguyen Dynasty – World Documentary Heritage’ in Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA)

Woodblocks capture attention of locals and visitors (Photo: VNA)

Woodblocks capture attention of locals and visitors (Photo: VNA)

Woodblocks capture attention of locals and visitors (Photo: VNA)

Tools used for carving woodblocks (Photo: VNA)

(Photo: VNA)

Most of items relating to Nguyen Dynasty’s woodblocks are provided by the State Department for Records and Archives (Photo: VNA)

Tools used for carving woodblocks (Photo: VNA)

Books on Vietnam’s history printed by using woodblocks (Photo: VNA)