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This is perhaps the most ancient citadel in Vietnam,
built by King An Duong Vuong between 214 and 208 BC to make it
the capital of the Au Lac State (the name of Vietnam at that
time).
The citadel has the structure of an oyster shell with 3 turns:
the exterior, the middle and the interior. Legends said that
one night the white cocks badly damaged the citadel.
The god of river knew the damage and mysteriously interfered
by sending a holy tortoise to protect the citadel building.
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When the construction was completed, a magic bow was given to
king An Duong Vuong to defeat the northern invaders from
China.
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Chinese King Trieu Da knew the story and planned to have his son,
Prince Trong Thuy, marry Princess My Chau the daughter of King An
Duong. Trong Thuy made use of the opportunity and stole this magic
weapon.
War happened shortly after that, the Vietnamese king lost. He,
together with his daughter committed suicide.
Commemorating the king and the princess with their good deeds,
his people constructed a temple to worship them which still remains
intact up to now. |
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Visitors will also find the remains
of the citadel and many vestiges here.
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