Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), Hanoi.
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Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), Hanoi.
Stone Stele in the Temple of Literature - Hanoi
The Stone steles in the Temple of Literature Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam include 82 steles which record the royal examinations of Le and Mac dynasties (1442-1779). All steles are put on stone tortoises’ back to represent everlasting national quintessence and reflect historical and cultural...
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stelae, Van Mieu (Temple of Literature), Hanoi, Vietnam
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