TTLA: Historical sources on the scale and structure of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties.

1. Full name of the doctoral student: Nguyen Quang Ha2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 22/10/1975                                                4. Place of birthBac Ninh

5. Decision to admit doctoral studentsDecision No. 2999/QD-SDH, dated December 30, 2013, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training processThe training period has been extended from December 2016 to December 2018.

7. Thesis Title:Historical sources on the scale and structure of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties.

8. MajorHistory of Historiography and Historiography

9. Code number: 60.22.03.16

10. Scientific Advisor: 1. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc;

2. Dr. Nguyen Van Son.

11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

- The thesis presents a systematic overview of historical sources concerning Thang Long Imperial Citadel from the Ly Dynasty to the Tran and Le Dynasties (11th-18th centuries) and the evaluation and classification of these sources;

- The dissertation compiles and analyzes various historical sources, facilitating a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the history of Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Furthermore, the dissertation identifies reliable and valuable materials with multifaceted significance for the study of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

- Through the study of written and physical historical sources, the author has demonstrated the development, formation, and construction of palaces, pavilions, towers, and many other structures within the Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties.

12. Practical applications

- This dissertation contributes to providing relatively reliable scientific arguments based on historical sources, offering accurate and valuable information to serve the purpose of promoting and explaining the historical site in particular, and directly contributing to the promotion and development of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel heritage in general.

13.Further research applications: Thang Long Imperial Citadel, with its relatively large area and long historical period, has many historical events closely linked to the history of the nation and country. Currently, Thang Long Imperial Citadel preserves an extremely rich source of material historical information. If thoroughly exploited, this historical information from multiple sources will be of immense value. This thesis will lay the foundation for future research on the historical sources of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

14.The following publications are relevant to the dissertation:

1. Nguyen Quang Ha (2014), “Historical sources on the “palaces” and “temples” of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly-Tran period and names associated with the dragon symbol”, Journal of Human Resources in Social Sciences(10), pp. 104 - 111.

2. Nguyen Quang Ha (2015), “Historical sources related to the Dragon Symbol (considered within the space of the “palaces” and “halls” of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly - Tran - Le dynasties”,Han Nom Journal, (4), pp. 19 - 30.

3. Nguyen Quang Ha (2015), “Determining the Western and Southwestern boundaries of Thang Long Imperial Citadel during the Ly - Tran - Le dynasties through historical sources of inscriptions and epigraphic texts”; Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference:"Preserving and promoting the value of world heritage sites, viewed from the perspective of Thang Long Imperial Citadel., Hanoi, pp. 397-419.

4. Nguyen Quang Ha (2018), “On the octagonal type in Chinese palace architecture”,Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference: Sharing Research Results, Preservation and Promotion of the Value of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel - Hanoi World Heritage Site, Hanoi, pp. 98-116.

5. Nguyen Quang Ha (2018), “Historical sources on architectural works and landscapes of Thang Long Imperial City during the Ly Dynasty”,Journal of Historical Studies, (11), pp. 20 - 33.

6. Nguyen Quang Ha (2018), “Historical sources on the “palaces”, “Crown Prince” and “gates” in Thang Long Imperial City during the Tran Dynasty”,Human Resources MagazineSocial science(10), pp. 107 - 116.

7. Nguyen Quang Ha (2018), “Historical sources on wards and markets and some aspects of Thang Long's cultural life during the Tran Dynasty”,Culture and Arts Magazine(10), pp. 106 - 110.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Quang Ha 2. Gender: Male

3.Date of birth: October 22, 1975 4. Place of birth: Bac Ninh

5. Admission decision nuber: 2999 / QD-SDH, dated December 30, 2013 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.
6.Changes in the training period: Extension of training period from December 2016 to December 2018.

7. Thesis title: Researching and evaluating the historical sources of the scale, structures of Thang Long Imperial Citadel in the Ly - Tran - Le periods

8. Major: History of Historical documents and History 9. Code: 60.22.03.16
          
10. Supervisors: 1. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc

2. Dr. Nguyen Van Son.

11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis

• The thesis presents the system of historical sources of Thang Long citadel from the Ly dynasty to the Tran dynasty and the Le dynasty (XI-XVIII centuries), and the evaluation and classification of these historical sources;

• The various historical sources are collected and analyzed that makes it easy to find out exactly about the Royal History of Thang Long and reliable and valuable documents for studying of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel are revived by this research

• By studying the historical written materials and the real materials, the process of development, formation and constructions of infrastructures in the Citadel Thang Long Ly - Tran - Le.

12. Practical applicability: (if any); In terms of application into practice

• The thesis contributes to the provision of scientific and relational conclusions about the sources of data, providing accurate and valuable information in order to disseminate and explain the relic particularly and directly serving the development of the royal heritage of Thang Long Royal generally.

13. Further research directions for further studies

Thang Long Imperial Citadel with a relatively large area and in a long history, many historical events in Thang Long Imperial Citadel associated with the history of the people and nation. At present, the Thang Long Imperial Palace keeps a rich in source of written materials and real material resources. If it can be researched and preserved in terms of the historical information, many sources will show their great values. The thesis can be the basis for the study of the Thang Long Imperial Household in the future.

14.Thesis - related publications:

[1] Nguyen Quang Ha (2014), “Historical documents on "the Palaces of Crown Princes" and "palaces", in Thang Long Citadel in the Ly - Tran period and the Dragon Symbol",Journal of Human Sciences, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences)(10), pp 104 - 111;

[2] Nguyen Quang Ha (2015), “Historical documents relating to the Dragon Symbol (considered in the space of "palaces" of Thang Long Imperial Citadel of the Ly - Tran - Le period",The Journal of Han Nom, (4), pp 19-30;

[3] Nguyen Quang Ha (2015), "To define the western and southwestern bounds of Thang Long Imperial Citadel of the Ly - Tran - Le periods based on historical records and epigraphy",Proceedings of International Conference: "Preserving and promoting the value oftheworld heritage,the perspectivefrom Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi, pp. 397 - 419.

[4] Nguyen Quang Ha (2018), "The type of octagonal designs in the Chinese imperial architecture",Proceedings of InternationalTrain: Sharing research results, preserving and promoting theworldheritageof theCenterRegion of Thang Long- Hanoi ImperialCitadel”, Hanoi, pp. 98 - 116.

[5] Nguyen Quang Ha (2018), "Historical documents of the architectural works and landscapes of Thang Long Citadel of the Ly dynasty",Historical Studies(11), pp. 20 - 33.

[6] Nguyen Quang Ha (2018), “The historical materials on "the Palaces of Crown Princes" and "Crown Prince", and "Gates" in Thang Long Citadel in the Tran period,Journal of Human Sciences, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences(10), pp.107 - 116.

[7] Nguyen Quang Ha (2018), “The historical materials on markets and wards and some features of the culture of Thang Long in the Tran period”, Journal of Culture and Arts(10), pp. 106 - 110.