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via Vietnam Net, 10 June 2021: Excavations begin at the Thai Hoa Palace site.
The Thai Hoa Palace historical relic, part of the UNESCO-recognised Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien Hue, is being excavated prior to its upcoming restoration.
The excavation work has been approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and presided over by Le Thi An Hoa, head of Scientific Research Department of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.
According to Hoa, the work aims to shed more light on the relic to serve its preservation and restoration in the future. The total excavated area is around 66sq.m on both sides of the palace.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism demanded the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre to protect the stratigraphy of the relic and be responsible for promoting locals’ awareness about culture heritage.
Source: Excavation work begins in royal palace for conservation
