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Stairs to the Tu Duc Tomb

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Stairs to the Tu Duc Tomb

The stairs leading to the holy area of the fourth emperor of the Nguyen dynasty of Vietnam.
The Hué Monuments Complex has suffered from the effects of wars, as well as modern development and expanding human settlements. The Tu Duc Tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc who reigned from 1848 until his death in 1883. Tu Duc faced encroaching colonialism from the west as well as turmoil within the Vietnam, particularly related to the construction of his tomb. In attempt reduce the construction time, managers of the project reduced the timeline from six to three years by eliminating laborers' breaks, resulting in a rebellion. After a short delay, construction resumed, culminating in a park-like tomb complex designed to reflect Tu Duc’s extensive education in history, philosophy, literature, and art.