Vietnam: Elaborate gate beyond the tomb wall, Tomb of Emperor Duc Duc, Hue

Emperor Dục Đức (23 February 1852 - 6 October 1883) was the fifth emperor of the Vietnamese Nguyễn Dynasty and reigned for the duration of three days (20 July 1883 - 23 July 1883).

Hue was the imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty between 1802 and 1945. The tombs of several emperors lie in and around the city and along the Perfume River. Hue is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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