Temple de la littérature, Stele Pavilions

Stele Pavilions, Van Mieu Temple, Ha Noi - The stele pavilions are on both sides of the Heaven Clarity Well (Giếng Thiên Quang), Van Mieu Temple, Ha Noi. The stelae are mounted on top of the giant tortoises that line either side of the temple. They date from 1484 and record the names, birth places, and achievements of the men who received doctorates here. Presently 82 stelae stand here.