Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hanoi, Vietnam. It contains gates, buildings and shrines of the Imperial Citadel from the Ly Dynasty, dating back to the 14th century. Although most of what's here has been devastated by time and war, it's an interesting place to reflect on history. Let's have a closer look!

For more Vietnamese World Heritage sites:
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For more citadel World Heritage sites:
Historic Citadel of Sighisoara: youtu.be/U_xuSgIzty0
Dacian Fortresses of the Orestie Mountains: youtu.be/R0o5EoQlsTo
Fortifications of Vauban: youtu.be/8whjsezy0gg

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