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Royal Tombs, Huế Royal Tombs Huế The Nguyễn Dynasty was the last ruling family of Vietnam. Their rule lasted a total of 143 years. It began in 1802 when Emperor Gia Long ascended the throne after defeating the Tay Son Dynasty and ended in 1945 when Bao Dai abdicated Hue throne and transferred power to the Democratic There is in Huế the final resting place of seven of the Nguyen Republic of Vietnam. Emperors known Royal Tombs in Huế, six to the southeast of the Citadel on the other side of the Perfume River, and a single tomb on the same side. Of these seven tombs, three are significantly more Location of Huế popular compared to the rest, due to their relative good condition in Vietnam and better accessibility – these are the tombs of Minh Mang, Tu The Minh Mang. Duc, and Khai Dinh. Tomb - The Emperor reigned from 1820 to 1840. Construction on Vietnam his tomb began on the year of his reign, but it was still incomplete upon his death. It fell to his son and successor Thieu Tri to complete his final resting place, with the help of about ten thousand workers and artisans. The Tu Duc’s tomb opulence stands in contrast to the tragic length of his life. Tu Duc reigned longest among the Nguyens, dying childless after 35 years on the throne and cursing the French for their growing influence. The tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh took 11 years to complete; his enduring unpopularity is due in part to his heavy taxation on peasants to finance the construction of this edifice. © Miki Pitish
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