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| The Tu Duc Royal Tomb in Hue, Vietnam | |
The Tu Duc Royal Tomb in Hue, Vietnam is one of several Royal Tombs in the outskirts of the former Imperial Capital. was built between 1864 and 1867, and was designed as a tribute to the fourth Nguyen Emperor’s long and somewhat sad life.
Tu Duc struggled with rebellion, French encroachment, and court intrigues for thirty-odd years (Tu Duc is the longest-reigning Nguyen Emperor on record). Towards the end of his life, the Emperor retreated into his tomb, creating a fantasy-land where he could compose poetry, hunt, and console himself through his concubines.
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| Issued Country | Vietnam |
| Issued Year | 1990 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Buddhist Arts Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |