| LC control no. | sh2021008650 |
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| Geographic heading | Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long (Hanoi, Vietnam) |
| Variant(s) | Citadel of Thăng Long, Imperial (Hanoi, Vietnam) Hoàng thành Thăng Long (Hanoi, Vietnam) Imperial Citadel of Thang Long-Hanoi (Hanoi, Vietnam) Kinh thành (Hanoi, Vietnam) Thăng Long Imperial Citadel (Hanoi, Vietnam) |
| See also | Fortification--Vietnam |
| Special note | This heading is not valid for use as a geographic subdivision. |
| Found in | Work cat.: Thông báo khoa học (Trung tâm nghiên cứu Kinh thành), 2015: title page (Kinh thành) p. 6 (Hoàng thành Thăng Long) p. 7 (Thăng Long Imperial Citadel) Wikipedia, viewed 18 Oct. 2021: Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long (Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long; Vietnamese: Hoàng thành Thăng Long; a complex of historic imperial buildings located in the centre of Hanoi, Vietnam; first constructed in 1011 under the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ of Lý dynasty; Thăng Long Imperial City; Imperial City) World Heritage Committee inscribes five new cultural sites on World Heritage List and approves two extensions to existing properties, 31 July 2010, viewed online Oct. 25, 2021 (Imperial Citadel of Thang Long-Hanoi (Viet Nam) becomes 900th site on UNESCO World Heritage List; The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long-Hanoi (Viet Nam); Thang Long Imperial Citadel; The Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. It was constructed on the remains of a Chinese fortress dating from the 7th century; The Imperial Citadel buildings and the remains in the 18 Hoang Dieu Archaeological Site reflect a unique South-East Asian culture specific to the lower Red River Valley, at the crossroads between influences coming from China in the north and the ancient Kingdom of Champa in the south) Tran, R. A complete guide to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hanoi, May 11, 2020, via Vietnam discovery website, Oct. 25, 2021 (Imperial Citadel of Thang Long; the Imperial Citadel is located at 19C Hoang Dieu Street, while the archeological site is at 18 Hoang Dieu Street; The origin of the Citadel dates back to the 7th century, when its very first foundation was set up. Vietnam was under Chinese invasion at the time, and a Chinese fortress was said to be built in the area. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh) to Dai La (former name of Hanoi) and renamed it Thang Long. The Citadel was built in the same place, over the top of the torn-down fortress. From then on, the Citadel had remained the center of regional political power for 13 consecutive centuries; Thang Long Imperial Citadel; most notable part of the Citadel is the Central Sector, which was listed as one of the UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites in 2010) Lonely Planet website, Oct. 25, 2021 (Imperial Citadel of Thang Long; historic site in Hanoi; Hanoi's Imperial Citadel; ongoing archaeological digs continue on-site, revealing remains of ancient palaces, grandiose pavilions and imperial gates) Boudarel, G. Hanoi, ©2002: p. 11 (the city was first called Thang Long) p. 12 (From its founding in 1010 until the eighteenth century, Hanoi was composed of two distinct parts. The Imperial City was in the center, ringed by the fortified walls of the citadel) |
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