My Son, ruins of temples in the jungle. UNESCO World Heritage Site, most important remains of the ancient kingdom of Champa
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3968 x 2232 px | 33.6 x 18.9 cm | 13.2 x 7.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
14 March 2009Location:
Quảng Nam province in Central Vietnam, near DanangMore information:
My Son is the major site in Vietnam from the ancient Champa Kingdom which flourished between the 2nd and 15th centuries. Descendants of the Champa civilisation still live along the coast of Vietnam though they are now fully integrated in Vietnamese society. The Kingdom at My Son dates back to the 4th century and remained fully occupied through until the 13th century which makes it the longest occupied of all the major monuments of SE Asia. It served as a religious and intellectual centre where Champa kings were crowned and buried. In 1999 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site.