In 1076, Vietnam 's first university was established here to educate sons of mandarin and royal family.
The temple is make up of five separate courtyards. The stone stelae which is record the names, place of birth and achievements of men who received doctorates in examinations held in 14th century. Only 82 stelae are extant, they considered to be the most precious artefacts in the temple. They are arrayed either sidd of the third enclosure, each one sits on a stone tortoise. Nowadays they made a protective barrier for the stelae to prevent visitors touch and damage its.
