Photo Gallery
Thieu Tri Tomb (built 1848)
Emperor Thieu Tri, the son of Minh Mang, reigned just seven years and did not have the opportunity to build his own tomb during his lifetime. At death, his body was temporarily held in Long An Temple, which the Emperor had endowed in 1845. His son, Tu Duc, built this permanent tomb in 1848, following his father's instructions that it be economical in cost.
Nowadays, the tomb is an extremely tranquil and quiet place, but its crumbling earthworks and sagging pavilions clearly need restoration.
Location
The approximate location of the tomb is 16.417822' N, 107.572768' E (WGS 84 map datum).
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All images copyright 2005 Timothy M. Ciccone. Photographed in late November, 2005.
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