Conference reviews archaeological research outcomes

A conference to update the archaeological research work outcome was held by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS)’s Institute of Archaeology in Hanoi on September 26, gathering many domestic and international scientists.
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Hanoi (VNA) – A conference to update the archaeological research workoutcome was held by the Vietnam Academy ofSocial Sciences (VASS)’s Institute of Archaeology inHanoi on September 26, gathering many domestic and international scientists.

Speaking at the conference, Dr. Dang Xuan Thanh, Vice President of VASS said theconference has great significance in information exchange, academic debate, andassessment of cultural heritage values.

The VASS highly appreciates the efforts of the Institute of Archaeology andrelevant agencies in maintaining this annual activity.

According to Prof. Dr. Bui Van Liem from the Institute of Archaeology, theconference received 360 presentations, including 95 reports on prehistoric archaeology;206 on historical archaeology; 43 on Champa - Oc Eo civilisation archaeology;11 on underwater archaeology and five on typical activities of specialisedagencies.

These are the results of more than a year of serious activities of the sector,as well as individuals interested in the field, he said.

Many archaeological excavations were carried out in typical sites in the CentralHighland province of Dak Nong, the northern province of Bac Ninh, and the centralprovince of Phu Yen,

Inparticular, members of the Vietnam Maritime Archaeology Project (VMAP) have conducted surveys in QuanLan island of the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh. They alsocarried out the second excavation at Dong Choi monument to clarify its value,contributing to the historical study of this area before Van Don became aninternational trading port.

Theprominent result of the archeological work in 2018-2019 is the five-yearexcavation cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in the Central Highlandsprovince of Gia Lai, helping confirm the value of old stone relics in An Khe  - the earliest place where primitive humans appeared in Vietnam.

The findings have contributed to preserving and upholding cultureheritage values of the country, said Dr. Nguyen Gia Doi, acting Director of the Institute of Archaeology./.


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