The ancient village of Duong Lam
has been recognized as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture
Sport and Tourism. The village has a history of about 1,200 years with
many houses dating back up to 400 years. Two of Vietnam's kings, Phung
Hung (?-800) and Ngo Quyen (896-944) were born in Duong Lam, giving the
village its prestige. The village has been well-known for its surviving
laterite brick houses, built three to four centuries ago. Laterite is
red clay formed from weathered basalt found in northern Vietnam. Along
with its historic value, Duong Lam, is an important place for scientists
to study resident communities and ancient agriculture.
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