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Intoxicated Man Damages Nguyen Dynasty Throne in Vietnam

The 42-year-old broke the armrest of the antique throne at Hue's Thai Hoa Palace, prompting preservation efforts and heightened security measures.

A file photo of the Nguyen Dynasty throne in Vietnam's Thái Hòa Palace.
The throne was inside Thái Hòa Palace in the Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam.
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Vietnamese police have detained a man who damaged an antique throne after breaking into an exhibit at the Imperial Palace in the city of Hue, officials said

Overview

  • The throne, a national treasure from Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945), was damaged on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
  • The incident occurred at Hue's Thai Hoa Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historically significant royal structure.
  • The 42-year-old man, reportedly intoxicated and displaying signs of psychosis, broke the throne's left armrest adorned with a dragon motif.
  • Authorities have detained the man for psychiatric evaluation and launched repair and preservation efforts for the throne.
  • Security measures are being tightened across the heritage site to safeguard artifacts and prevent future incidents.