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The excavation covers an area of over 6,000sq.m with 60 research pits, each measuring 100sq.m. (Photo courtesy of the Institute of Archaeology)

Over 100 burials from 4000 years ago discovered in Hanoi

Archaeologists from the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology, the Hanoi Museum and the Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities have announced the discovery of over 70 graves from the pre-Dong Son period and 40 graves from Dong Son period at the Vuon Chuoi archaeological relic in Kim Chung commune, Hoai Duc district.

Archaeologists from Vietnam National Museum of History and National Museum of Korea work at the site in 2012. (Photo: Vietnam National Museum of History)

Discovery of Bai Co where many civilisations meet

After many excavations, researchers initially say Bai Coi in the central province of Ha Tinh is a special archaeological site bearing the characteristics of the Dong Son (800-200BC) and Sa Huynh (1,000-200BC) civilisations.
Soldiers’ remains, explosives discovered in Dien Bien

Soldiers’ remains, explosives discovered in Dien Bien

The Military Command of Dien Bien Phu city of the north western province of Dien Bien on December 21 started the excavation of soldiers’ remains and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) discovered during construction work on Hill A1.
New findings of Champa era relic site in Da Nang announced

New findings of Champa era relic site in Da Nang announced

Archaeologists unveiled new findings in the recent excavation of Phong Le relic site dating back to the Champa era (from the 2nd century until 1832) in Hoa Tho Dong ward of Cam Le district, in the central city of Da Nang, on August 21.
Over 1,000 artifacts of My Son sanctuary go digital

Over 1,000 artifacts of My Son sanctuary go digital

More than 1,000 artifacts uncovered during the excavation and restoration of towers in the world heritage site of My Son sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam have been digitalised thanks to the assistance of experts from Italy and India.