via Viet Nam News, 24 July 2024: Three sites in Vietnam have been designated as Special National Heritage Relics: Xóm Trại Cave and Mái Đá Làng Vành in Hòa Bình, Vĩnh Hưng ancient tower in Bạc Liêu, and the Trương Định Uprising area in Tiền Giang. These sites showcase significant archaeological, historical, and cultural values, enriching the nation’s heritage portfolio.
Three relic sites have been recognised as Special National Heritage under decision signed by Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long.
They include archaeological sites of Xóm Trại Cave and Mái Đá Làng Vành in Lạc Sơn District, the northern province of Hòa Bình; Vĩnh Hưng ancient tower in Vĩnh Lợi District in the southern province of Bạc Liêu; and historical Trương Định Uprising area in Gò Công and Tân Phú Đông districts in the southern Tiền Giang Province.
The Deputy Prime Minister assigned the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and chairpersons of People’s Committees [administrations] at all levels where the reconigned relics are located to carry out state management of the relics according to regulations of law on cultural heritage.