The Complex of Hu&eacute Monuments is located within the Thua Thien-Hu&eacute Province in the geographical center of Vietnam. Established as the capital of unified Vietnam in 1802, Hu&eacute was not only the political but also the cultural and religious center under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. The Complex of Hu&eacute Monuments site has suffered from the effects of wars, as well as modern development and expanding human settlements. The Tu Duc Tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc who reigned from 1848 until his death in 1883. Tu Duc faced encroaching colonialism from the west as well as turmoil within the Vietnam, particularly related to the construction of his tomb. In attempt reduce the construction time, managers of the project reduced the construction timeline from 6 years to 3 years by ridding of breaks for the laborers, resulting in a rebellion. Construction resumed after a one and a half month break, culminating in the construction of a tomb reflecting Tu Cuc's most extensive education in history, philosophy, literature, and art of all emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty.