Le Cong Son, deputy director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, stated on 18/7 that a 1.5-meter-high, 21.3-meter-long reinforced glass barrier has been installed in the Thai Hoa Palace. "The purpose is to protect the throne and treasures, preventing visitors from entering the display area. Visitors to the Thai Hoa Palace can still easily view the throne and the displayed treasures," Son said.

In addition to the reinforced glass barrier, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center has also installed security cameras and increased security personnel. Visitors enter the palace through two side entrances and exit through the rear. At the rear of the palace, the Center presents images of Hue's heritage and provides commentary for visitors.

The reinforced glass barrier installed inside the Thai Hoa Palace. Photo: Vo Thanh

The reinforced glass barrier installed inside the Thai Hoa Palace. Photo: Vo Thanh

Previously, at 11:55 on 24/5, Ho Van Phuong Tam, 42, from Huong Long ward, Phu Xuan district, snuck into the Nguyen dynasty throne display area in the Thai Hoa Palace and broke the left front support. He is currently in police custody.

The Hue Royal Antiquities Museum has stored the original throne. A replica of the Nguyen dynasty throne, crafted two years prior, is now on display in the Thai Hoa Palace for visitors. Two security guards at the Thai Hoa Palace were dismissed following the incident.

The original Nguyen dynasty throne, crafted during the reign of Emperor Gia Long, was housed in the Thai Hoa Palace. The throne witnessed the reigns of 13 Nguyen emperors over 143 years. In 1/2016, the throne was recognized as a national treasure.

Vo Thanh