The sea near the shore of Nhon Hai commune (Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh) has an ancient citadel submerged in the sea. This monument rises out of the water several times a month during low tide.
Nhon Hai commune is located on Phuong Mai peninsula, 16km from Quy Nhon city center. This is a destination that attracts tourists to Binh Dinh with many unspoiled landscapes, clear blue sea, fresh seafood; especially, the locals are very friendly.
Notably, under the sea surface near the shore of Nhon Hai commune, there is an ancient citadel, only seen when the tide recedes, the time when domestic and foreign tourists feel the most interesting when checking-in the peaceful fishing village in Ha Long Bay. Quy Nhon.
The ancient citadel connects the cliffs from Hon Kho island (Hai Dong village) to near Yen cape. The wall surface is flat, 30-40m wide but the height is unknown. This wall is also not built of stone or brick but of a solid, solid plastic.
“If the wall was built of limestone, it would break when chiseled in. Previously, I had punched a few holes to make anchors for ships, but found that the wall was built of plastic like lake. In particular, oysters cling to the sea. After living in this citadel, they all die after a while,” said Mr. Tran Van Hiep (58 years old, Hai Bac village, Nhon Hai commune).
According to Mr. Hiep, the elderly said that in the past, this land was the land of the Champa people (Cham Pa) living, this wall was built both to block waves and fight invaders.
“From my grandfather’s life to my father’s life, I have seen this wall. Over hundreds of years, the wall is under sea water but still intact, proving that the construction techniques of the Cham Pa people are very unique”, Mr. Hiep said. speak.
People in Nhon Hai commune also said that in Hai Giang village (now moving the entire village to make way for the Hai Giang tourism project – PV), more than 5 km from the aforementioned citadel, there is also a wall that is submerged under water. At low tide, you will see a section of citadel over 3km long near the shore, known locally as Rang Cau.
These two sections of the wall have the same structure, so many people think that it is an elongated wall. However, no one knows exactly how long this wall is and when it was built.
According to ancient bibliography, the Cham Pa people built 4 big cities in Binh Dinh including: Thi Nai (Tuy Phuoc district), Do Ban (An Nhon town), Chas (An Nhon town), Uat Tri (Western district). Son) and some other small cities. However, up to now, no documents have been found to mention the citadel built in Nhon Hai sea.
Currently, the citadel under Nhon Hai sea is still a mystery, so it attracts tourists from near and far. Every year, from April to August of the solar calendar is the most suitable time for visitors to explore.
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