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To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2004), the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center, in collaboration with the National Archives Center I, organized the exhibition "Hanoi Citadel - Traces of a Bygone Era" at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site (Hanoi).
The map of ancient Hanoi shows the flagpole and the Kính Thiên Palace in the center, built by the Nguyen dynasty in the Vauban style on the foundation of the old citadel from the Le dynasty.
The exhibition possesses documents of immense value to the public, politicians, and historical researchers regarding the changes in Hanoi under the influence of the Nguyen Dynasty and the French. The exhibition is divided into two main parts: the Nguyen Dynasty and Hanoi, and the French and Hanoi. It presents over 70 documents, materials, maps, drawings, and representative images of Hanoi from 1802 to 1945; including a map of Hanoi drawn between 1821 and 1831; and images of the East, West, South, and North gates of Hanoi (viewed from the outside)...
The East Gate as seen from the outside, 1889-1891.
The West Gate as seen from the outside in 1870.
French troops attacked the southeastern gate of Hanoi on November 20, 1873.
The monument was transformed into a watchtower for the French army in the late 19th century.
In addition, there are some unique heritage sites that remain:
The set of four essential writing implements includes: a brush, red ink, ink grinder, brush rest, and handmade paper…
Contract to demolish Hanoi on November 1, 1897.
The documentary photo exhibition about Thang Long - Hanoi will be on display from now until the end of December 2019.
