On January 18, 2024, in Decision No. 73/QD-TTg, the Prime Minister signed the Decision to recognize national treasures (Phase 12) for 29 artifacts and groups of artifacts, including "Pair of stone dragons in the upper temple (Co Loa), Le Trung Hung period, year: Nham Ty, Long Duc Nguyen Nien (1732); currently preserved at Co Loa relic site, under the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center".

Pair of stone dragons forming the steps of the Upper Temple (Co Loa)

Source: Le Bich

The pair of stone dragons forming the steps of the Upper Temple is a symbol of the energy of heaven and earth, an image representing the power of the king - the main deity of King An Duong Vuong, and at the same time a sacred object that brings vitality to a sacred place such as the temple worshiping the King.

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