Exploring the My Son relics World Cultural Heritage site
VOV.VN - My Son Relics Complex was recognized as a world cultural heritage in 1999 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and is one of the most popular sites of ancient Cham architecture for many visitors.
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| My Son Relics Complex is situated in Duy Phu commune, DuyXuyen district in the central province of Quang Nam. It is about 69km from Da Nang city. |
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| The relics complex is located in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains. |
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| Next to the entrance to the relics is a display area with exhibits of ancient Cham symbols. |
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| And other artifacts from the Cham people, like Linga and Yoni. |
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| My Son relics complex includes clusters of towers comprising 70 architectural works of the Champa culture, which were built with stone and brick from the 4th to the 18th century. |
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| The main temple is a place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
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| All of the towers in the My Son relics complex have a pyramidal shape, symbolizing greatness and pureness of Meru mountain peak – the place of Hindu deities. |
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| Many temples in the complex are dedicated to the Linga. |
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| Apart from visiting holy temples, visitors can enjoy the fresh air and green nature of the area. |
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| The examples of architecture and sculpture in the My Son relics complex are typical of the Champa culture. |
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| Cham girls weave brocade cloth. |
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| Traditional Cham dances in honour of Shiva. |
