The underground tunnel village where Vietnamese people lived for years to hide from war

Summary

During the Vietnam War, residents of a heavily bombarded village, Vịnh Mốc, spent around six years living in underground tunnels.
The complex featured three levels reaching 75 feet deep with zigzag pathways designed to absorb blast waves.
At least 17 children were born in the tunnels, from where families usually emerged at night to farm and fish.

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On the outskirts of Vịnh Mốc, bamboo trees sway in the wind above a line of streetfood shacks….

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