The Centre for Management and Preservation of Hoi An Relics has announced that there are 1,360 relics in the ancient city of Hoi An, a world cultural heritage in the central province of Quang Nam, 93% being architectural-artistic relics.

An ancient house in Hoi An.

Among the 1,360 relics, 28 have been recognised as national relics. The local authorities have also decided to preserve and restore some 108 others.

There are 1,107 relics in region 1 of Hoi An ancient city, belonging to Minh An ward, including 46 special-class and 94 first-class. The remaining relics are ranked from second- to fourth-class.

932 relics are owned by individuals and organisations, accounting for more than 84% of all relics in Hoi An.

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