VietNamNet – Since September 2003, Vietnamese archaeologists have conducted nearly 20 large excavations, reported a conference of archaeologists in Hanoi.
Four Stone Age sites were unearthed, seven from the Metal Age, five historical archaeological sites, and two Champa – Oc Eo culture-based sites.
Ancient tombs have been discovered at Cho Cave, Hoa Binh Province, and Dong Chuong Cave in Nghe An Province, contributing significant information and materials for the research of the Prehistoric Age in Vietnam.
The excavation at the Dong Chuong Cave unearthed two layers of culture, the Dong Son civilisation followed by the beginning of the Hoa Binh cultural with Dong Son tombs dated at 10,000-12,000 years.
The archaeological site on the bed of the Plei Krong Lake in Kon Tum Province has yielded rare relics. A massive dig is planned for this revealing historical site.
History and archaeology are mainstream in Vietnam and continue to attract public attention with the two large excavations conducted at the Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi and the Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa Province.
The conference began on September 29th and will conclude October 1.