The latest Chinese archaeological data has revealed that the site of the ancient capital's cultural site has increased by 1 meter compared to 600 years ago, when the museum was first built. This discovery is considered a major breakthrough in recent archaeology in China.
The Global Times reported that the results were revealed at the Thai Hoa Forum - a forum for exchanging, exchanging and learning about cultures from the perspective of archaeology.
According to Beijing Night News on October 14, a total of 28 archaeological results have been presented, the most impressive of which is the ancient palace Museum, which was discovered 1 meter higher than in the early years of the reign of Emperor Vinh Lac (1403-1424) during the Minh Dynasty.
Vinh Lac was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, reigning for a total of 22 years. The Imperial Academy Museum began construction in 1406 and was completed in 1420.
Experts said that the process of collecting results was not simple, due to strict regulations during the excavation process at the Ancient Capital Museum.
"We must be very careful when digging in a place like the Ancient Capital Museum. Unlike traditional archaeology, different jobs must be carried out first, said an archaeologist.
Archaeology is an important part of the Ancient Capital Museum. As early as 2016, the archaeological team had a breakthrough discovery when they determined the exact location of the Nguyen Dynasty's palace (1271-1368), located right under the Ancient Palace Museum.
For many years, the location of the Nguyen Dynasty's palace, which was buried underground for hundreds of years during the changes of the dynasties, has confused experts and archaeologists. Experts have believe that the Nguyen Dynasty palace may be located somewhere near the Ancient Palace Museum, according to Beijing News.
"We always look for clues in the archaeological work of the Ancient Capital Museum. It's like a map," said Li Ji, director of the Institute of Archaeology at the Ancient Capital Museum, at the forum.
The Imperial Academy Museum is located in the Imperial Academy, the royal palace of China from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. Built from 1406 to 1420, the complex includes 980 remaining buildings with 8,707 palaces and an area of 720,000 square meters.
The Cam Thanh Gate was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1987, and is assessed by UNESCO as the largest wooden architectural complex in the world.
