The citadel was built in 1776 on the grounds of Do Ban capital, Champa Kingdom. It is around 30km to the north of Quy Nhon city, in Nhon Hau commune, An Nhon district, Binh Dinh province.
The Emperor Citadel has three circles like other ancient citadels, with a perimeter of 25 miles. The Forbidden City has a perimeter of 600m. Some sections of the Forbidden City still remain, average 1.8m height, made of laterite. Archaeologists have discovered many relics of the Thai Duc dynasty in the citadel.
The site has been recognised as a historical relic.

Source: VietNamNet/VNE

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