An over-thousand-year-old ancient tower in Quang Nam
Translated by CAM HY•Oct 15, 2024 06:31
(QNO) - The Bang An ancient tower, over 1,000 years old, stands in Dien An ward (Quang Nam province), approximately 14km from Hoi An city.
Bang An ancient tower is considered one of the largest and most impressive brick sculptures from the Champa civilization that has survived over the centuries. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnBang An tower in octagonal shape. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnThe porch is spacious, with the main entrance facing east to allow sunlight in. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnThe tower has two side doors. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnThe tower from the above. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnThe tower features geometric patterns at the junctions between the base and body, and the body and the top. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnIn front of the main gate, there are two sandstone statues of Gajasimha (a mythical creature with an elephant's head and a lion's body). Photo: Vietnamnet.vnThe shrine resembles a giant Linga, and the tower's layout symbolizes a Yoni, reflecting Cham religious beliefs. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnBang An' s shrine is in octagonal shape. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnInside the tower there is a Linga statue, a symbol of Shiva, but only the altar remains. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnThe top of the spire seen from inside the shrine. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnThe tower is made of baked bricks, with no visible mortar joints. Photo: Vietnamnet.vnThere is a stone stele engraved with ancient Champa characters in the tower's grounds. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
