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Dong Khanh Tomb is the mausoleum of the 9th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. (Photo: VNA)
Dong Khanh Tomb is the mausoleum of the 9th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. (Photo: VNA)
The Dong Khanh mausoleum is located in the middle of peaceful countryside in Thuong Hai village, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city. (Photo: VNA)
The Dong Khanh mausoleum is located in the middle of peaceful countryside in Thuong Hai village, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city. (Photo: VNA)
One of the most notable sites in the complex is Ngung Hy Temple - a twin mansion typical of Hue Citadel but backed by a third house, which makes it into a triplet complex. (Photo: VNA)
One of the most notable sites in the complex is Ngung Hy Temple - a twin mansion typical of Hue Citadel but backed by a third house, which makes it into a triplet complex. (Photo: VNA)
As Dong Khanh tomb was constructed from 1888 to 1923 during the reigns of four kings, it marks the architectural features of two different historic periods. (Photo: VNA)
As Dong Khanh tomb was constructed from 1888 to 1923 during the reigns of four kings, it marks the architectural features of two different historic periods. (Photo: VNA)
The tomb architecture, decoration and material reflect the "Europeanized" style. The memorial house is a variation of Roman-East Asian architecture. (Photo: VNA)
The tomb architecture, decoration and material reflect the "Europeanized" style. The memorial house is a variation of Roman-East Asian architecture. (Photo: VNA)
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The unique architecture of Dong Khanh Tomb

Possessing a unique Asian-European architectural style, Dong Khanh Tomb was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Dong Khanh Tomb is a unique architectural work in the system of Nguyen Dynasty mausoleums in the ancient capital of Hue.
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