Banh It Tower - Architectural and cultural complex of ancient Cham people

The Banh It Tower complex is located on the hilltop of Tuy Phuoc Bac commune, consisting of a cluster of four different towers: the Main Tower (Kalan), the Gate Tower (Gopura), the Fire Tower (Kosagrha) and the Bia Tower (Posah). (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)

Banh It Tower has been the site of traditional Cham rituals for centuries. Although rituals are no longer held regularly at the tower, it still holds profound significance for the Cham community, as a symbol of the cultural heritage and spiritual values left by their ancestors. (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)

The sophisticated architecture of Banh It Tower is a testament to the sustainable construction techniques and high artistic level of the ancient Cham people. (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)

Banh It Tower was built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries, during the prosperous Champa Kingdom. This was the period when Cham architecture reached its peak, clearly demonstrated through its motifs, structures and construction techniques. (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)

Kosagrha Tower has a rectangular structure, 10m high, 12m long, 5m wide, and 1.4m thick walls. This structure is also known as the Saddle Tower. (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)

Posah Tower. (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)

The sophisticated architecture of Banh It Tower is a testament to the sustainable construction techniques and high artistic level of the ancient Cham people. (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)

The Main Tower (Kalan) is located at the highest position on the hilltop, 29.6 m high, has a square plan with each side 12 m long, with a main door facing East and three fake doors. (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)

The sophisticated architecture of Banh It Tower is a testament to the sustainable construction techniques and high artistic level of the ancient Cham people. (Photo: Khanh Hoa/VNA)