Cau Khong Tu Ky (literally translated as Record of Khong Bridge) is one of the oldest and largest bronze books in Vietnam’s long history.
It is now being preserved by people in Bac Ly Commune, Ly Nhan District in the northern Ha Nam Province.
The story of the book dates back some six hundred years ago. According to Nguyen Van Thuy, a 70-year-old local man who is now in charge of preserving the book, Cau Khong Tu Ky was casted in the 15th century by King Le Thanh Tong after he successfully defeated the Chinese Chiem invaders in the region.
Via Melissa's Medieval History Blog: News Bits.
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