Mỹ Sơn: Ancient Vietnam Treasure Savaged by War V N

During a single week in 1969 the US military dropped bombs on what is now the World Heritage Site of Mỹ Sơn not far from Da Nang, reducing much of the centuries-old Cham Kingdom sanctuary to rubble and destroying its most important temple. North Vietnamese forces had set up a jungle command center within the temple grounds.
Yet much survives, much has been restored and Mỹ Sơn in Central Vietnam remains perhaps the country's most important antiquities site, even if it is often overlooked by foreign visitors who flock to Da Nang, the ancient town of Hoi An and splendid beaches nearby.
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[@aeiouaeiouaeiou]

missed it on my vietnam trip:( such a bummer, couldve easily been a highlight. thanks for showing that all:D

[@timclayton8214]

Wonderful video, thamk you.

[@MrEKS-st6mc]

Another great tour with Mr Ron and a good tip for our arrival next week.

[@OUTBOUNDWITHRON]

Thanks EKS. So happy that you saw the video before and not after going to Vietnam. Have a wonderful trip!

[@anuradham8435]

That was a shiv ling ❤ beautiful old temples of the champas…thanks for sharing

[@OUTBOUNDWITHRON]

Thanks Anuradha! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ExpatGringo]

Really interesting area. Someday, I hope to spend a couple of months exploring Vietnam and possibly Thailand. Thanks, Ron! ❤

[@OUTBOUNDWITHRON]

Thanks Jack. And you know, that's a remarkably good idea. 🙂

[@NgocAnh-z1r]

Very nice ❤❤❤

[@OUTBOUNDWITHRON]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@seancoyote]

How not to have Heritage sites be bombed: Don't use them as military sites. The sparing of Kyoto comes to mind by then Secretary of War Henry Stimson. He ordered Kyoto to be removed from the target list of the bomb. He argued that it was of cultural importance and that it was not a military target. Despite it being an important factory hub to their military of Japan. This was due to the fact he visited it once. Thanks for helping us see this site, so we might appreciate Mỹ Sơn as well.

[@OUTBOUNDWITHRON]

Thanks Sean. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@BoobooCOBRA]

What an amazing ruin of the old world ! Its sad to see war destroy such beautiful monuments

[@OUTBOUNDWITHRON]

I totally agree booboo. Glad you appreciated the video.

[@anime4life636]

great narration wise man .

[@OUTBOUNDWITHRON]

Thank you Anime! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.