Conference looks at archaeological research’s role in preserving Trang

Conference looks at archaeological research’s role in preserving Trang An complex

The role of archaeological research in the preservation of the Trang An Landscape Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh was highlighted at a conference held in Ninh Binh on March 18.
Conference looks at archaeological research’s role in preserving Trang An complex ảnh 1Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA)

Ninh Binh (VNA) – The role of archaeological research in thepreservation of the Trang An Landscape Complex in the northern province of NinhBinh was highlighted at a conference held in Ninh Binh on March 18.

Participantswere updated on latest results of an archaeological survey at Trang An and ageographical map of the complex.

According to PhD Ryan Rabett, director of the Trang An Archaeological Project,said that the project examines the impacts of weather, geology and terrain onlocal livelihoods and vice versa.

Measures to protect Trang An complex were also on table at the event.

Tran Van Tan, head of the Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and MineralResources, highlighted that the coordination between local authorities,enterprises and people has produced positive impacts on the preservation of thecomplex.

Scientific research will reveal the values of the complex in both geologicaland archaeological spheres, Tan said, adding that this will help raise localawareness of the heritage protection.

Attending the two-day conference, participants are set to visit Trang Aneco-tourism site and Moi and Hanh caves where a line-up of archaeological relicswere found.

The Trang An Archaeological Project will be carried throughout 2019.

Trang An complex is a World Natural Heritage site and includes Tam Coc-BichDong- a series of karst caves and mountain pagodas, the ancient and new BaiDinh pagoda and the Hoa Lu ancient capital.

The area, dotted with forest, lime mountains, rivers, lakes and dams, covers12,252 hectares.-VNA

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