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Tomb of Duc Duc |
In comparison with the tombs of other
Emperors, Duc Duc's tomb present a simpler and modest architecture.
The whole rectangular tomb has a surface of 3,445m2. Inside, there are no
temple or stone statues. The entrance is a rather big triple gate made of brick and topped
with a false roof.
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| Behind the gate, the Honour courtyard does not contained stone statues
either, but is decorated instead with parapets. Next, is another three-layer triple gate,
also with a false roof, and decorated with designs enhanced with ceramic chips. |

In the middle of the surrounding wall (Buu
Thanh) is Huynh Oc house, roofed with yellow tiles. The interior decoration is simple: one
bed and one table made of Thanh stone used to place altar and offerings during ceremonies.
On each side, the graves of Emperor Duc Duc and Queen Tu Minh lie symmetrically. The
screen in front of the Emperor tomb bears two words "Song Hy" or "double
happiness".
Long An Temple is in the centre of the
area, built after the model of the existing palaces in Hue. Inside are three altars
dedicated to the three emperors: Duc Duc (in the middle, with his wife), Thanh Thai (on
the left) and Duy Tan (on the right).
These two patriotic emperors (Thanh Thai
and Duy Tan) rest in the back of Long An. There are also tombs of the Emperor's
relatives.
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