Discover the unique sculpture art of the ancient temple of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - When visiting the Ram Temple relic site in Hung Nhan commune, Hung Nguyen district (Nghe An), tourists will certainly be impressed by the unique sculpture art of the ancient structure here.
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| Ram Temple is a complex of relics including temples, pagodas, and holy houses with many horizontal and vertical rows of houses located on a large plot of land with an area of 10,401 m2, surrounded by rows of ancient trees. The temple started construction in 1831 and was completed in 1832. It is a place to worship historical figures who have contributed to the country such as Le Loi, Nguyen Quang Hop, gods such as Cao Son, Cao Cac... Ram Temple includes an inner temple and an outer temple. In the photo: Panorama of the outer Ram Temple. |
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| During the anti-French resistance, outstanding young men before going abroad to participate in revolutionary activities such as Pham Hong Thai, Le Hong Phong... used to secretly meet at the temple. During the years 1930 - 1931 and the August Revolution (1945), Ram Temple was where revolutionary cadres gave speeches and organized struggles to seize power. During the years of the anti-American resistance war, the temple was a place to store weapons and a place to transfer weapons from the North to the South by waterway on the Lam River... With many great values, Ram Temple was recognized as a Historical - Artistic Relic in 2008. In the photo: The lower temple of Ram Temple seen from the house. |
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| The architectural structure of the temples demonstrates scientific nature, creating strong trusses and frames that can withstand the force suitable for the climate of the Central region. The above architectural details are linked together on the basis of traditional carpentry techniques, in three-dimensional space, giving the temples a massive appearance while still maintaining a graceful and sturdy look. The unique art of carving and sculpture of Ram Temple is fully expressed on the wooden frame of the lower house of Ram Temple. |
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| On the structure of the end columns, all four sides are sculpted. As a structure without a wall, the beauty of the sculpture can be admired from every angle. |
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| Carvings at Ram Temple, especially Ram Temple in the crystallization of the sophisticated carpentry techniques of ancient artisans. Ram Temple is a relic with a continuity between folk sculpture and royal elements. In the photo: Close-up of typical sculptures of Ram Temple. |
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In addition to wood carvings, Ram Temple also has stone carvings, including human and animal statues in the main hall. The reliefs and curved blades on the temple roof are also typical features of the art here. |
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| At Ram Temple, many ancient artifacts are still preserved such as stone steles, large inscriptions, parallel sentences, royal decrees, incense burners, ancient statues... In the photo: The altar of Buddha and saints with many ancient statues in the Ram Temple relic complex has high artistic value. |
