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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.

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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.vn
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Bang An tower in octagonal shape. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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The porch is spacious, with the main entrance facing east to allow sunlight in. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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The tower has two side doors. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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The tower from the above. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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The tower features geometric patterns at the junctions between the base and body, and the body and the top. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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In 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.vn
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The shrine resembles a giant Linga, and the tower's layout symbolizes a Yoni, reflecting Cham religious beliefs. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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Bang An' s shrine is in octagonal shape. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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Inside the tower there is a Linga statue, a symbol of Shiva, but only the altar remains. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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The top of the spire seen from inside the shrine. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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The tower is made of baked bricks, with no visible mortar joints. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn
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There is a stone stele engraved with ancient Champa characters in the tower's grounds. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn

Translated by CAM HY