Cham Pa antiques first appeared after more than 71 years

From November 23, people and tourists will admire 30 unique Cham Pa sculptures dating from the 7th to 14th centuries in Hue.

On November 23, the Hue Ancient Citadel Preservation Center opened the Cham ancient artifacts at the Hue Royal Palace Museum after 71 years of closure. Cham antiquities were established at the campus of Khai Dinh Museum (now Hue Museum of Ancient Artifacts) in December 1927, to display typical artifacts of Cham Pa sculpture art by the Association of Thanh Thanh Hieu. Stock collection.In 1928, the area opened to introduce Cham Pa antiquities collected in Hue Capital and the surrounding area.By 1945, the antiquities zone had been closed since then.

The Hue Imperial Antiquities Museum is keeping 86 artifacts, but in this opening, the Museum only introduces 30 artifacts with 3 groups of Tra Kieu, Thap Muoi and Binh - Tri - Thien, mainly working from sa jelly.The Brahmin statue is dated to the 14-15th century in a pose of prayer and blessing, collected at Linh Thai mountain (Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue).

Elephant imagery dating from the 10-11 century.According to the beliefs of the ancient Champa, elephants represent the wisdom, wisdom and power of the royal family, and are also the mounts of many gods in Brahmanism.On the Cham Pa temple, the image of an elephant is decorated at the roof of the tower symbolizing the sacred mountain of Meru, the resting place of 33 major gods in the Cham Pa faith.

The image of the Angni god (fire god) dating to the 9-10th century is beautifully sculpted on hard, smooth sandstone found in the Binh Tri Thien area.Angni gods are often decorated in the east-south direction of temples.According to the beliefs of the ancient Champa, the Angni god guarded the sacred fire to practice rituals aimed at liberation.

The lion head image dates back to the 10th century. The lion is the embodiment of Visnu, the patron and symbol of the king's authority.The lion image is usually decorated on the Cham Pa temple to preserve the property for the royal family.

The 9-10 century celestial statue, a pure face, often decorated on Cham Pa temple, is collected at Tra Kieu (Quang Nam).

Image of 7-8 century monkey.Monkeys are the most beloved mascot in the Cham Pa tradition, heavily decorated in temples to praise intelligence and courage.

The image of Silva with a stern face, long hair and beard, is said to be in the 14-15th century.

The Brahmin statue is found in Huong Tra (Thua Thien Hue).

The image of the head of Deva is dated to the 10th century.

The 12-13-century Kinnara statue, a half-human creature half-bird with male body in the middle of heaven, was found in Thap Man (An Nhon, Binh Dinh).Kinnara formed a pair with Kinnari half-leaning and carrying a female body.Kinnara and Kinnari are couples with great music skills.According to Cham Pa art, Kinnara - Kinnari appeared on the roof of the temple to perform the music ceremony, professing the solemn realm of the gods.

The image of Makara symbolizes water in the 10th century.

Cham Pa ancient area will be open from 7:00 to 17:00 daily to serve visitors.