Ancient Trading Port
by Rob Hemphill
Title
Ancient Trading Port
Artist
Rob Hemphill
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A view across the Thu Bon river running through the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam. Hoi An, formerly known as Fai-Fo or Faifoo, is a city with a population of approximately 120,000 in Vietnam's Quảng Nam Province. In 1999 it was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Old Town Hoi An, the city's historic district, is recognized as an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century, its buildings and street plan reflecting a blend of indigenous and foreign influences. Prominent in the city's old town, is its covered "Japanese Bridge", dating to the 16th-17th century.
Today, the town is a tourist attraction because of its history, traditional architecture and crafts such as textiles and ceramics. Many bars, hotels, and resorts have been constructed both in Hoi An and the surrounding area. The port mouth and boats are still used for both fishing and tourism.
Hoi An translates as "peaceful meeting place" - and that it really is!
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Featured in the following FAA Groups:
"Bedroom Art Gallery" 12/14/2020
"Your Very Best Photography" 12/12/2020
"Just Perfect" 12/12/2020
"Art District" 12/12/2020
"Awesome Asia" 12/11/2020
"Your Story of Art" 12/10/2020
"Only Doors and Windows Photography" 12/10/2020
"Exploration Photography" 12/10/2020
"Fine Art America Professionals" 12/10/2020
"Transportation" 12/10/2020
"Water Forms" 12/10/2020
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December 9th, 2020
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