Royal Tombs, Hu

Hue
Location of Hu
in Vietnam
The The Nguy n Dynasty Nguy n Dynasty was the last ruling family of Vietnam. was the last ruling family of Vietnam.
Their rule lasted a total of 143 years. It began in 1802 when Their rule lasted a total of 143 years. It began in 1802 when
Emperor Gia Long ascended the throne after defeating the Tay Son Emperor Gia Long ascended the throne after defeating the Tay Son
Dynasty and ended in 1945 when Bao Dai abdicated the throne and Dynasty and ended in 1945 when Bao Dai abdicated the throne and
transferred power to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. transferred power to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
There is in Hu the final resting place of seven of the Nguyen Emperors There is in Hu the final resting place of seven of the Nguyen Emperors
known Royal Tombs in known Royal Tombs in Hu, six to the southeast of the Citadel on the other , six to the southeast of the Citadel on the other
side of the Perfume River, and a single tomb on the same side. Of these seven side of the Perfume River, and a single tomb on the same side. Of these seven
tombs, three are significantly more popular compared to the rest, due to their tombs, three are significantly more popular compared to the rest, due to their
relative good condition and better accessibility these are the tombs of relative good condition and better accessibility these are the tombs of
Minh Mang, Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh. Minh Mang, Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh.
The The Minh Mang Tomb Minh Mang Tomb - The Emperor reigned from 1820 to 1840. Construction on his tomb - The Emperor reigned from 1820 to 1840. Construction on his tomb
began on the year of his reign, but it was still incomplete upon his death. It fell to his son began on the year of his reign, but it was still incomplete upon his death. It fell to his son
and successor Thieu Tri to complete his final resting place, with the help of about ten and successor Thieu Tri to complete his final resting place, with the help of about ten
thousand workers and artisans. thousand workers and artisans.
The The Tu Ducs tomb Tu Ducs tomb opulence stands in contrast to the tragic length of his life. Tu Duc opulence stands in contrast to the tragic length of his life. Tu Duc
reigned longest among the Nguyens, dying childless after 35 years on the throne and cursing reigned longest among the Nguyens, dying childless after 35 years on the throne and cursing
the French for their growing influence. the French for their growing influence.
The The tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh took 11 years to complete; his enduring unpopularity is took 11 years to complete; his enduring unpopularity is
due in part to his heavy taxation on peasants to finance the construction of this edifice. due in part to his heavy taxation on peasants to finance the construction of this edifice.
Royal Tombs
Hu
Vietnam
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