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Temple of Literature

Temple of Literature

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Temple of Literature

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Maik

January 4, 2019

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The Temple of Literature was the first university of Vietnam. High officials were trained here for civil service. The Temple of Literature was built in honor of Confucius in 1070 by King Ly Thanh Tong.

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Brigitte Wimberger

March 14, 2023

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The term literary temple does not refer to a temple, nor was the complex ever used for religious purposes.
The complex is divided into 5 walled courtyards.
Paths and gates in the central area were reserved exclusively for the rulers.
The path systems along the sides of the walls were used by servants and soldiers.

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Matto

February 28, 2024

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Considered the first university in Vietnam, the Imperial Academy was open for about 700 years and educated hundreds of well-known scholars and mandarins.
The Temple of Literature has an area of over 54,000 square meters, it is surrounded by an old brick wall and the complex consists of five inner courtyards in different styles.

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