Minh Trí Bùi

Lý dynasty palatial buildings (11th–13th centuries): Architectural divergence within the East Asian timber tradition from archaeological perspectives

Lý dynasty palace architecture (1010–1225) represents the pinnacle of Đại Việt civilization and the flourishing of Thăng Long as the capital in Vietnamese history. However, the complete absence of any remaining in situ, above-ground timber structures has created a major “heritage gap” in its architectural history. This...