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Po Nagar Cham Towers
Location: Po Nagar Cham is situated on Cu
Lao marble hill, 2km north of Nha Trang, in Khanh Hoa Province.
Characteristic: Po Nagar Cham Towers were built between the 8th and 13th
centuries. The largest of the four remaining towers was built in honor of the
Goddess Po Nagar, also known as Lady Thien Y Ana or Lady Mother of the Kingdom
She spent part of her life in teaching new weaving and agricultural techniques.
The 22.5m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting cross-legged on
lotus-shaped stone Estrada. The statue is 2.6m high (including the Yoni-shaped
stone pedestal). The statue has ten hands, eight of which each holding a
specific object illustrating the intellect and power of her. The remaining
towers were dedicated to different gods: the southeast tower, the northwest
tower and the south tower. Not only are the towers famous for their architecture
and sculpture, but they are also well-known for their great significance in
history, nationalism, and archaeology. Standing on the top of the hill, one can
admire the beautiful landscapes of the coastal region of Nha Trang
Source : VNAT |
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