Vietnam is deeply committed to preserve, safeguard and promote its unique and diverse cultural heritage. Among those that embody such is the Tower temples and monuments belonging to the My Son Sanctuary, once the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom. Devoting 16 years to excavate and restore the temples, the work has finally come to completion.

On June 22, 2013, the Director-General with Vietnamese authorities and the Ambassador of Italy to Viet Nam carried out the inauguration of the site. The My Son Sanctuary, located in Quang Nam province amidst a hilly landscape, comprises eight groups of 71 monuments built throughout the 7th to 13th centuries. The project to restore the collapsed monuments is a combined effort between Vietnam and the government of Italy, with the coordination of UNESCO. The effort was able to bring the G Group monuments back to the highest standards of heritage conservation.

  At the same time, the project is a clear demonstration of the solidarity and partnership between the two governments as well as with UNESCO. More good things came about from the entire effort. Through the project, Vietnamese archaeologists, architects, site managers and other experts received training to enhance their knowledge about adequate methods to preserve the architectural heritage which is in par with international conservation standards. The loals, at the same time, gained new skills and employment opportunities through the project. The extensive research and restoration project is documented with artifacts and panels in a brand new exhibition space on the site. The site is now open to tourists.