My Son Relics Complex is situated in Duy Phu commune, DuyXuyen district in the central province of Quang Nam. It is about 69km from Da Nang city. The relics complex is located in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains. Next to the entrance to the relics is a display area with exhibits of ancient Cham symbols. And other artifacts from the Cham people, like Linga and Yoni. My Son relics complex includes clusters of towers comprising 70 architectural works of the Champa culture, which were built with stone and brick from the 4th to the 18th century. The main temple is a place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva. All of the towers in the My Son relics complex have a pyramidal shape, symbolizing greatness and pureness of Meru mountain peak – the place of Hindu deities. Many temples in the complex are dedicated to the Linga. Apart from visiting holy temples, visitors can enjoy the fresh air and green nature of the area. The examples of architecture and sculpture in the My Son relics complex are typical of the Champa culture. Cham girls weave brocade cloth. Traditional Cham dances in honour of Shiva.
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| My Son Relics Complex is situated in Duy Phu commune, DuyXuyen district in the central province of Quang Nam. It is about 69km from Da Nang city. |
| The relics complex is located in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains. |
| Next to the entrance to the relics is a display area with exhibits of ancient Cham symbols. |
| And other artifacts from the Cham people, like Linga and Yoni. |
| My Son relics complex includes clusters of towers comprising 70 architectural works of the Champa culture, which were built with stone and brick from the 4th to the 18th century. |
| The main temple is a place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| All of the towers in the My Son relics complex have a pyramidal shape, symbolizing greatness and pureness of Meru mountain peak – the place of Hindu deities. |
| Many temples in the complex are dedicated to the Linga. |
| Apart from visiting holy temples, visitors can enjoy the fresh air and green nature of the area. |
| The examples of architecture and sculpture in the My Son relics complex are typical of the Champa culture. |
| Cham girls weave brocade cloth. |
| Traditional Cham dances in honour of Shiva. |
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