Previously, Thien Quang well had a serious subsidence. The Temple of Literature had to conduct a fence to avoid danger to visitors.
Thien Quang means clear wells, named for the desire to say that human beings acquire the essence of the universe, illuminate the intellect, improve the quality and beautifully humanize. The well has special shape: square around the shore with corridors around. This architecture was built according to the ancient concept: the square well represents the earth, the rounded signposts symbolize heaven. Thus, the essence of both land and sky is concentrated in the largest cultural education center in the country in Thang Long Capital. On the two sides of Thien Quang well, it is the brewery, a valuable jewel in the Temple of Literature. The brewery area of 82 soldiers is divided equally to the two sides of the Thien Quang well. The stele has inscribed the name and origin of 1307 Ph.D.
Le Xuan Kieu, Director of the Temple of Literature and Science Center said that the Department of Culture and Information sought guidance from the Hanoi People's Committee, the agreement of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the unity and agreement of the Department of Culture and Information. scientists. The Thien Quang well is restored according to the principle of preservation of the status quo the upper part of the railing. In the process of renovation, it is essential to preserve the undeveloped part, and at the same time, to consolidate the entire foundation and embankment.
Previously, the renovation records that the Cultural and Science Institute of Literature and National Literature presented at a seminar recently received the comments of many heritage experts. Accordingly, the experts agreed on the principle of renovation of important items in the Temple of Literature, as well as further suggestions on renovation plans. Experts also said that the remedial measures needed to be carried out quickly, the foundation could collapse, affecting adjacent items such as Khue Van The and 82 doctoral styles. Representatives of the Temple of Literature and Culture Center confirmed that it took more than one month to complete the renovation of Thien Quang well.
