Dong Ahn
Vietnam
We will continue cycling along dirt roads and through rural villages until we reach the Co Loa Ancient Citadel. This historic site was constructed in 200 BC and played an important role in Vietnam's history of establishing and defending the country against foreign invaders, specifically Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Dong Anh: The Ancient Citadel of Co Loa
Welcome to one of the most significant archaeological and historical sites in all of Southeast Asia: the Co Loa Citadel. Located in the Dong Anh district, this site is the physical embodiment of the dawn of Vietnamese statehood. …
Listen in the app2The Spiral Ramparts: Engineering the Ancient World
We begin our analysis at the remnants of the outer ramparts. To the untrained eye, these might look like simple earthen mounds, but they are the remains of a massive hydraulic and defensive engineering project. …
Listen in the app3The Temple of King An Duong Vuong
At the heart of the inner citadel stands the temple dedicated to King An Duong Vuong, the legendary founder of Co Loa. This temple, rebuilt many times over the centuries, is a site of deep veneration. …
Listen in the app4The Well of the Princess: A Tale of Betrayal
A short walk from the main temple brings us to a site of tragic beauty: the Ngoc Well, or the Pearl Well. This site is central to the most famous legend of Co Loa, the story of Princess My Chau and the prince Trong Thuy. …
Listen in the app5The Pavilion of the Princess: The Headless Statue
Continuing our exploration of the tragic narrative, we visit the Am Ba Chua, a small pavilion that houses the 'stone body' of Princess My Chau. Inside, you will see a fascinating and somewhat haunting sight: a stone statue that…
Listen in the app6Archaeological Insights: The Bronze Age Legacy
To balance the legends, we must examine the hard evidence of Co Loa's significance. We move toward the site of several major archaeological excavations. …
Listen in the app7Hoi Phu Village and the Craft of the Broomstick
Our final stop within the Co Loa complex is the village of Hoi Phu. While the rest of our journey has focused on the distant past, Hoi Phu provides a window into the living traditions that sustain the area today. …
Listen in the app8Dong Anh: The Ancient Citadel of Co Loa
As we conclude our exploration of Co Loa, take a moment to stand atop one of the remaining ramparts and look out over the landscape. You are standing at the very beginning of the Vietnamese story. …
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What is Dong Ahn?
Dong Ahn is a place in Vietnam with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 21.1611, 105.8496 |
| Last updated |