I've got two questions, the first a proper one, the second, a rhetorical one. So one, why it is that tombs such as Khai Dinh's were not sacked of its treasures? I mean sure, there aren't any gold or silver or previous stones lying about. But I'm sure that the statues, or any fragments of stonework, or pieces of ceramics would fetch a prince's ransom on the antique black market. Look what's happening to Angkor watt. If anyone knows the answer, feel free to comment.
Two. At Minh Mang's tomb, I saw a lady - I'd say of middle age - clasp her hands in prayer before the altar of Minh Mang. Do the Vietnamese people still revere their kings of old as gods? What does that tell me about them? Hang on, I may just have found the answer to my first question.
Two. At Minh Mang's tomb, I saw a lady - I'd say of middle age - clasp her hands in prayer before the altar of Minh Mang. Do the Vietnamese people still revere their kings of old as gods? What does that tell me about them? Hang on, I may just have found the answer to my first question.
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