Ho Dynasty Citadel faces erosion caused by Storm Doksuri
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The recent Storm Doksuri damaged part of Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa Province which was recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site.
The landslide at the north-eastern wall is some 6.9 metres long and 4 metres high. Some 20 cubic metres stone and soil were eroded.
According to provincial authorities, some sections of the 600-year old wall have been damaged by natural disasters, particularly after recent typhoon Doksuri
Meanwhile, many other sections of the citadel wall are also facing a high risk of erosion.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Cultural Heritage Department and Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO have also called on international organisations to support the preservation of the citadel walls. Thanh Hoa Province’s authorities have been also recommended to seek state budget funding for the restoration of the eroded wall sections.
Do Quang Trong, director of the Conservation Centre for Ho Dynasty Citadel, said they have checked and reported the situation to local authorities and warning signs have been erected at the landslide area.
The relic welcomes about 70,000 visitors annually on average.
The landslide at the north-eastern wall is some 6.9 metres long and 4 metres high. Some 20 cubic metres stone and soil were eroded.
A warning sign have been erected at the landslide area.
According to provincial authorities, some sections of the 600-year old wall have been damaged by natural disasters, particularly after recent typhoon Doksuri
Meanwhile, many other sections of the citadel wall are also facing a high risk of erosion.
Some 20 cubic metres stone and soil were eroded.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Cultural Heritage Department and Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO have also called on international organisations to support the preservation of the citadel walls. Thanh Hoa Province’s authorities have been also recommended to seek state budget funding for the restoration of the eroded wall sections.
Do Quang Trong, director of the Conservation Centre for Ho Dynasty Citadel, said they have checked and reported the situation to local authorities and warning signs have been erected at the landslide area.
The relic welcomes about 70,000 visitors annually on average.
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