Champa Kingdom of the Cham People which was strongly influenced by the Indian culture and religions thrived in the Central Coast of Vietnam from the 2nd century A.D through the 13th century. The legacy left includes several Cham Ruins scattered in the region.
Travel Guide to My Son Cham Ruins, Quang Nam
My Son was a holy land of the Cham people. Back then, My Son was only 10km from Tra Kieu, the capital city of the Champa Kingdom. Efforts by successive Champa Kings turned My Son into the biggest religious center of the Champa Kingdom.
Once Champa Kingdom was annexed into the Viet kingdom, My Son was completely deserted and forgotten. The site had been encroached by forest until it was later rediscovered by the French in the 19th century.
In the Vietnam – American War, My Son was heavily bombed as it was deemed by the US as a shelter to the North Vietnamese Army. Most ancient temples of My Son were destroyed. The site was mined during the war and remained unsafe for several years after the war.
Nowadays, the site of My Son Cham Ruins is among the most popular tourist attractions in Vietnam. Visiting My Son, you can get more understanding of Champa Kingdom and the Cham culture. The architecture of the Cham Temples are certainly something to be marveled at.
My Son is 65km from Hoi An Ancient Town, 70km south of Da Nang City. And it is easy to day-trip to the site from either of these places.
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