via Vietnam Net, 04 July 2023: Archaeological excavation in Hue uncovers the Tay Son Dynasty’s Heaven-worshipping platform, showcasing its historical significance and architectural prowess in resisting Chinese invaders.
The platform was built to form three floors in accordance with the three-element philosophy, representing heaven, earth and humans.
The results of the excavation have helped to determine this as the location where a leader of the peasant uprising, Nguyen Hue, was crowned to be King Quang Trung, This is also where the determination to drive away 29,000 Chinese Qing invaders began, resulting in the resounding victory for Vietnam in the spring of 1789.
The archaeologists believe the platform was built during the Tay Son period. It used the natural rocky terrain, where it was carved out of the rock, and then erected. This symbolises the importance of completing the platform and advancing to the throne.
Source: Tay Son Dynasty worshipping platform unearthed in Hue
