Hùng Temple, Mountain temple complex in Phú Thọ Province, Vietnam
This complex rises along the forested slopes of Nghĩa Lĩnh mountain in Phú Thọ Province and includes several structures connected by paved paths. The site consists of low-roofed temples with curved eaves, ceremonial gates, and shrines distributed among trees and along terraced levels.
The first structures at this site trace back to dynasties that controlled the area of the Văn Lang kingdom, which existed in the first millennium before the common era. Later rulers built new structures here to preserve the memory of that early period.
The name refers to the Hùng Kings, who are remembered in Vietnamese tradition as founders of the first state. Visitors today come here to light incense and pray at a site that has served as a pilgrimage destination for centuries.
Access involves a series of steps winding through shaded sections and open areas, with varying levels of effort required. Early morning hours offer cooler conditions and fewer crowds, making it easier to explore the different levels.
The collection includes bronze drums that rank among the oldest metalwork in Southeast Asia and carry patterns that reappear in local crafts today. These objects date from a time when the area was a center for advanced casting techniques.
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