via Viet Nam News, 27 August 2023: Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary in Vietnam is an ancient spiritual and royal burial site of the Champa Kingdom, showcasing the community’s architectural prowess and intricate carvings, while modern technology offers virtual visits.
Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, so be its name, encompasses a series of red-brick temples and sandstone shrines adorned with bas-reliefs of Hinduism divinities and their epic battles against the devils. All were brought to life through the skilled hands of ancient Champa artisans.
“When it comes to building things with bricks, Champa people have a special skill that no one else in Southeast Asia can beat,” said a local tour guide when he unravelled layers of history hidden in the ancient ruins.
Source: Exploring Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary: a journey into ancient mysteries
