Not ENTIRELY shipwreck related...

[ou8acracker2]

For those who dislike or like UNESCO;
I saw this article and have heard many many opinions on UNESCO in this shipwreck forum. Feel free to discuss why or why you do not like UNESCO.

Most unlikely UNESCO site: The empty citadel of Vietnam - CNN.com

 

[MPH200]

I think this sums it up ...

Ho Dynasty lasted just seven years (1400-1407), a mere drop in the ocean of Vietnam's turbulent history.

Secondly, the citadel is empty.

That's right -- no palaces, no temples, no monuments -- just four walls surrounding nothing but farmland.

However, according to UNESCO, the citadel represents "an outstanding example of a new style of Southeast Asian imperial city."

 

[Salvor6]

I think this sums it up ...

Ho Dynasty lasted just seven years (1400-1407), a mere drop in the ocean of Vietnam's turbulent history.

Secondly, the citadel is empty.

That's right -- no palaces, no temples, no monuments -- just four walls surrounding nothing but farmland.

However, according to UNESCO, the citadel represents "an outstanding example of a new style of Southeast Asian imperial city."

Not only that but if UNESCO designates this as a world heritage site it will put dozens of farmers out of business. Oh but they don't care!