In 1885, during a survey to install the telegraph line through central Vietnam, Camille Paris stumbled upon the secluded valley of My Son.

A Staggering Revelation

Concealed beneath dense tropical canopies lay over 70 ancient brick temples in remarkable preservation. His preliminary report sent shockwaves through European archaeological circles.

This discovery catalyzed scientific expeditions led by Parmentier and Finot, eventually securing thousands of sandstone masterpieces for Da Nang Museum.