Ngo Mon of Hue, Vietnam

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The city of Hue served as the administrative centre of southern Vietnam (Dang Trong) in the 17th century and again in the 18th century.

Ngo Mon was constructed in 1833 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang. Ngo Mon is the gate and leads to the Imperial Palace. It was the observation point for the Emperor to review his troops and for ceremonial use.

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