Sitting on a mound shaped like a dragon's head, An Duong Vuong Temple is surrounded by two forests on both sides, below there are two round holes called dragon eyes. According to legend, one of the Qin dynasty leaders, Zhao Tuo, took advantage of the decline of the Qin and created his own kingdom north of Au Lac. He tried to conquer his southern neighbour but was repeatedly defeated, so he had to wait for the opportunity. He later sent his son, Prince Trong Thuy, to negotiate a peace treaty and ask for the hand of Princess My Chau, An Duong Vuong’s daughter, in marriage. My Chau carelessly told her new husband about the crossbow, who then stole it and replaced it with a fake one, leading to a devastating defeat against Au Lac. (Photo: VNA)
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