Museum of Cham Sculpture
Bảo tàng Nghệ thuật điêu khắc Chăm Đà Nẵng
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, an institution of profound historical significance and the largest repository of Champa artifacts globally. As your guide today, I invite you to step back through the corridors of…
Listen in the app2The Architectural Gateway and Exterior — A Fusion of Styles
Before we step inside, let us pause to appreciate the exterior architecture of the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture. As you look at the building, you might notice a unique architectural dialogue. …
Listen in the app3The Tra Kieu Gallery — The Lion Citadel and the First Capital
We now enter the Tra Kieu Gallery, which houses artifacts from one of the most important political and cultural centers of the Champa Kingdom. Tra Kieu, historically known as Simhapura or the 'Lion Citadel,' served as the…
Listen in the app4The My Son Gallery — Artifacts from the Sacred Valley
We move now to the gallery dedicated to My Son, perhaps the most famous Champa site. Located in a lush valley surrounded by mountains, My Son was the spiritual heartland of the kingdom, a sacred precinct dedicated to the worship…
Listen in the app5The Dong Duong Gallery — The Buddhist Influence
As we enter the Dong Duong Gallery, we encounter a dramatic shift in both religious focus and artistic style. In the late 9th century, King Indravarman II founded a new capital and a massive Buddhist monastery at Dong Duong, in…
Listen in the app6The Thap Mam and Binh Dinh Gallery — The Later Monumental Era
We now move into the Thap Mam and Binh Dinh Gallery, which represents the final major period of Champa art, dating from the 11th to the 15th centuries. During this time, the political center of the kingdom shifted south to the…
Listen in the app7The Phong Le Gallery — Uncovering the Spiritual Heart
This section of the museum is dedicated to the Phong Le archaeological site, a significant and relatively recent addition to our understanding of Champa history. Located on the banks of the Cam Le River just south of Da Nang,…
Listen in the app8The Second Floor — Daily Life, Costumes, and Contemporary Legacy
Having explored the divine world of stone sculptures on the first floor, we now ascend to the second floor to learn about the people who created them. This area is dedicated to the cultural and daily life of the Champa people,…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, let us take a moment to reflect on what we have seen. We have moved through a millennium of history, from the naturalistic beauty of the early capitals to…
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What is Museum of Cham Sculpture?
Museum of Cham Sculpture is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 16.0599, 108.2226 |
| Last updated |
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