NationThailand-Nov 3
Vietnam province launches $1.7M restoration as 1,000-year-old Champa towers on brink of collapse. Quang Nam Province is dedicating over VND43 billion (US$1.7 million) to save ancient towers over 1,000 years old, built by the Champa civilization in present-day central and southern Vietnam, from collapse. The Khuong My tower complex, located in Nui Thanh District of Quang Nam Province, comprises three structures aligned north to south and was recognized as a national monument in 1989. These towers, built over a millennium ago during the Champa Kingdom era, have experienced significant deterioration, raising concerns about potential collapse. In late 2019, conservation and restoration efforts commenced on the central and northern towers, with a budget of VND12 billion (US$474,300), overseen by the Quang Nam Provincial Construction Investment Project Management Board.
After three years, the project reached completion. However, the southern tower has since exhibited signs of decay. The southern Khuong My tower has been approved for restoration by the Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee, with an investment of nearly VND6 billion. The project, managed by the Provincial Construction Investment Project Management Board, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. In 2021, Quang Nam Province allocated nearly VND5.5 billion for the restoration of the southern (left) tower, with the project managed by the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. This restoration project was completed by the end of 2023. Read more at:
