The Mac dynasty lasted from 1527 to 1592, Jewish Mac Dang Dung founded and experienced 5 kings: Mac Dang Dung (1527 - 1529), Mac Dang Doanh (1530 - 1540), Mac Phuc Hai (1541 - 1546), Mac Phuc Nguyen (1547 - 1561) and Mac Mau Hop (1562 - 1592). During the 65 -year period, the Mac dynasty has launched many policies on reform and economic development, making the people's life full and stable society. Under the Mac dynasty, many talented appearances appeared, typically among them were Dr. Nguyen Thi Due and Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem.
The ancient capital of Duong Kinh with many relics, heritage, national treasures, and cultural works still exist to this day. Typically, the relic cluster related to the Mac Dynasty in Duong Kinh includes: from the Mac family, ranked as a national monument in 2002; The Memorial Memorial Area was ranked as City -level historical monuments in 2016; Tra Phuong Pagoda was ranked national monuments in 2007; Nhan Trai Pagoda was ranked in the city level in 2003; Temple - Hoa Lieu Pagoda was rated the national monument in 1993. Cluster 5 relics related to the Mac Dynasty in Duong Kinh is the sum of many factors of culture, history and art. It is preserving national treasures: Dinh Nam Dao, Mac Thai To statue, Empress Dowager relief Vu Thi Ngoc Toan, with unique epitaphs and unique national intangible cultural festivals, typically the unique Minh swear festival in Vietnam.
The Cluster of relics related to the Mac Dynasty in Duong Kinh, recognized by Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long in Decision No. 152 dated January 17, 2025 as a Special National Monument (to become one of the 5 special national relics of Hai Phong City) is an important event, recognizing the great, typical historical, cultural and architectural values of this relic complex. This is also an opportunity for Kien Thuy district and the city to develop and promote culture and tourism in the coming time, contributing significantly to promoting socio-economic development and integration in the coming time.
