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Duong Long Cham Towers

Late-12th-century Cham towers rising out of rural Binh Dinh

Duong Long Cham Towers

Built during the late 12th century, the golden era of the Vijaya kingdom, the tallest of these three brick towers rises 38.81 meters — the tallest brick Cham tower in Southeast Asia. Unlike most Champa sites, which are brick throughout, Duong Long’s doorways and corners incorporate massive carved sandstone blocks, a detail usually credited to neighboring Khmer craftsmanship. The towers sit in open countryside outside Quy Nhon, reachable but well off the usual circuit.

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