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The Đống Thếch Ancient Tombs are famous for their mystique and the undiscovered legends surrounding the noble lineage of the ancient Mường people.
Discover the Secrets of Đống Thếch Ancient Tombs
Đống Thếch is a small valley, elevated and flat, adorned with hundreds of tombs that have stood the test of time.
The very name Đống Thếch evokes a sense of mystery.
Each tomb is adorned with stone slabs engraved with Han characters, documenting details about the deceased and featuring images of animals.
Each tomb is adorned with three tall stone slabs in the front, three smaller slabs beneath the tomb, and on the sides of the tomb are buried tall and short stones unevenly, in varying quantities. The dimensions of the stone slabs symbolize distinct meanings. It is a representation of the lineage's authority of the Đinh family.
The area boasts hundreds of tombs with hundreds of stone slabs, from afar resembling figures of standing or sitting individuals. Now covered in a layer of green moss, the shapes of animals and inscriptions on them have faded with time. According to legend, the Đống Thếch ancient tombs date back over 400 years, and today the number of stone slabs is diminishing due to both public encroachment and theft.
Locals whisper about mysterious legends surrounding the ancient tomb area. Elders recount that the third wife of King Hùng, angered by her husband's departure for colonization, settled here with their two children. Subsequently, this area became a prosperous land, densely populated. Upon their deaths, the mother and her two children transformed into three dragon-shaped peaks, facing the capital city.
With its terrain resembling a dragon's mouth, this beautiful land, according to ancient Feng Shui beliefs, has long been exclusively occupied as a sacred burial ground by the Mường Động aristocratic lineage, the final resting place of their lineage.
The mystique of the Đống Thếch ancient tomb complex remains partially undiscovered, still shrouded in mystery. Hence, it continues to captivate those passionate about archaeology. In 1997, the Đống Thếch ancient tomb complex was officially recognized as a National Archaeological Site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
According to Mytour
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourDecember 22, 2022
