Mystery of Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb

The Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb relic makes many people curious as it was built with stone slabs weighing tens of tons.

Located in Hang Gon commune, near Highway 56, old Long Khanh city (now Hang Gon ward, Dong Nai province), the Cu Thach Tomb relic was discovered in 1927. The tomb has an architecture consisting of 2 rows of 7.2m long granite pillars and 10 sandstone pillars from 2.5m to 3m high. The tomb is 4.2x2.7m in size, 1.6m high, box-shaped, assembled from 6 polished granite slabs on the outside, weighing several tons.

The ancient tomb lid alone is estimated to weigh nearly 10 tons, with many large flat stone slabs arranged in balance. Scientists consider this a unique relic of the art and technique of ancient South Asian peoples in general and ancient Vietnamese people in particular.

Image at the Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb relic site

With its outstanding value, the archaeological site of Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb was ranked as a special national monument by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 2367/QD-TTg, dated December 23, 2015. Every year, this place has welcomed many domestic and foreign delegations to visit and learn about culture and history.

Photo: Trung Nguyen

Ong Da Temple area. Every year, this place often holds Ong Da festival on the 13th day of the 9th lunar month, with the hope of peace for those living in the Hang Gon area.

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Currently, in front of the Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb, a drainage ditch and a new concrete road are being built with an iron gate. In particular, there is a large stone stele with the words "Archaeological site, Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb" engraved on it, displayed on the side of Highway 56, helping visitors easily recognize it when they have the opportunity to visit and learn.

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The restoration of national relics, especially the Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb, shows the effort to preserve relics and cultural values ​​in modern life.

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When we spoke, Mr. Van Hoang - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Hang Gon Ward (Dong Nai Province) said that the project has now been completed. According to Mr. Hoang, the province is the investor in the project, and the locality is responsible for managing the relic site.

Photo: Trung Nguyen

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bi-an-mo-cu-thach-hang-gon-18525082916354551.htm