On September 30, in Ha Trung district, the scientific workshop "Evaluating the location, historical and cultural value, and regional connections of Dun Mountain in the historical and cultural space of the national relic of Trieu Tuong Temple and Nguyen Dynasty relics in the area" closed.
After 2 working days, the workshop approved 18 presentations by experts and scientists in the fields of history, archaeology, culture, conservation, geology, environment...
The workshop summarized the discoveries and research on relics and artifacts, and evaluated the unique and typical values of history, culture, science, geology, etc. in the area directly related to Dun Mountain, Ha Long Commune in particular, and Ha Trung District in general of Thanh Hoa Province.
The workshop affirmed that Dun Cave contains dual values of both natural heritage and cultural heritage. Regarding cultural heritage, Dun Cave contains relics and archaeological artifacts from both prehistoric and historical times, proving that in many periods people used this cave to live to avoid natural disasters and enemies...
Based on the above research results, the workshop recommended that Thanh Hoa province completely stop stone and soil mining activities at Dun Mountain and surrounding areas; preserve and protect the original state of the environment and landscape of the entire Dun Mountain area.
Update and add the entire area of Dun Mountain to the Adjusted Master Plan for conservation, restoration and promotion of the value of Trieu Tuong Temple and Mausoleum relic, Ha Long commune, Ha Trung district, approved by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
Concentrate resources, propose the most feasible solutions in preserving and promoting the value of relics in Ha Long commune, closely combining Dun mountain and Duong Lang mountain sites with the national relic sites of Trieu Tuong mausoleum, Truong Nguyen and other Nguyen dynasty relics...
Talking to Lao Dong, Mr. Pham Nguyen Hong - Director of Thanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that the results of this scientific conference are very important in orienting the work of preserving and promoting the value of Dun mountain cultural heritage.
"We are always deeply aware of the value of cultural heritage that our ancestors have passed down. Over the years, the government and people of Thanh Hoa have made efforts to protect, preserve, embellish and promote the value of cultural heritage imbued with the national identity of our province, gradually taking measures to develop these potentials to become resources and strengths for the economic, cultural and social development of the province," said Mr. Pham Nguyen Hong.
Previously, on December 22, 2014, the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province granted a stone mining license to Tien Thinh Company Limited at Dun Mountain.
During the process of quarrying, a cave was discovered inside Dun Mountain. After the press reported, on April 15, 2024, the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province issued a document temporarily suspending mineral exploitation in the limestone mine area in Dun Mountain, Ha Long Commune, Ha Trung District.
The temporary suspension of exploitation allows competent units and agencies to inspect and specifically and comprehensively evaluate the scale, value, historical, cultural, heritage and tourism significance of this cave.
