The historical and architectural heritage site of the Ba Trieu relic area: The beauty and value of the special national monument complex

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The historical, cultural, and architectural complex of Ba Trieu Temple is located in Trieu Loc Commune, Hau Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province. It is a harmonious blend of artistic architectural structures with remarkable aesthetic value and the surrounding natural landscape. This complex includes various constructions related to the Ba Trieu uprising and the worship of Ba Trieu, such as: Ba Trieu Temple, the Ba Trieu Mausoleum, the tombs of the three generals of the Ly family, the Ban The Temple, Phu Dien Communal House, and the De Tu Temple.

- Ba Trieu Temple: Located facing north, it consists of the following elements: “Nghi mon Ngoai” (the outer gate), a rectangular lotus pond, “binh phong”, “Nghi mon trung” (the middle gate), “san duoi” (the lower courtyard), “Nghi mon noi” (the inner gate), “san tren” (the upper courtyard) with side walls, “Tien duong”, “san thuong” (the upper courtyard), “Trung đường”, “san thien tinh” and “Hau Cung”.

- Ba Trieu Mausoleum: Located on the top of Tung Mountain, the mausoleum features a roof designed in the style of a ceremonial palanquin (Kieu Long Dinh), with a wine flask-shaped ornament on the peak. The entire mausoleum is crafted from solid green stone, with an incense holder placed inside, and the main altar inside the mausoleum is made of stone.

- The tomb of the three generals of the Ly family: Located at the foot of Tyng Mountain, the three tombs each measure 3m x 3m. Behind the tombs is a rectangular brick altar used for placing ritual offerings. Outside the tomb area, there is a stone stele, with the inscription on the stele reading "Ky niem bia chi".

- Ban The Temple: It is said to be the place where the three siblings of the Ly family swore an oath to follow the army of Ba Trieu, located in the Đong Bang fields, Phu Dien village. The current structure of the temple consists of an altar platform made of bricks, measuring 2.04 meters in length, 1.48 meters in width, and 1.38 meters in height.

- Phu Dien Communal House: Built during the reign of King Cảnh Hưng, the 33rd year (1772), it is located in the southwest direction, facing Tung Mountain. The structure includes the following components: “Nghi mon”, “Toa Dai Dinh”, “Tien duong”, and “Hau cung”.

- De Tu Temple: Located near the Eo Mountain area in Phu Dien village, it is commonly referred to by the locals as “Nghe Eo”. At the site, three royal decrees are preserved, one of which dates back to the 5th year of the Canh Thinh reign (1797). The temple consists of two parallel chambers, with a total length of 6.12 meters, an average width of 2.88 meters, and a height of 3.85 meters. It includes the rear sanctuary (Hau dien) and the front hall (Tien duong), built in an arch design, with a floor covered in traditional red bricks.

Ba Trieu Temple houses 297 artifacts, relics of various types, and made from diverse materials. The documents and artifacts preserved at the site are of significant historical and cultural value, helping us to understand the origins, the historical development of the relic, as well as the local cultural traditions, beliefs, and customs.

The site is where the people of Phu Dien village conduct cultural and religious activities according to traditional customs (such as during festivals, traditional New Year celebrations, and the anniversary of historical figures' death). The Ba Trieu Temple Festival lasts for 3 days (from the 19th to the 22nd of the 2nd lunar month) and includes ceremonies, palanquin processions, and folk performances, with the active participation of the local community and the attraction of thousands of visitors who come to pay respects and observe the rituals.

With its outstanding significance, the historical and architectural heritage site of the Ba Trieu Relic Area (Hau Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province) has been recognized as a Special National Monument according to Decision No. 2408/QĐ-TTg dated December 31, 2014, by the Prime Minister of Vietnam.

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