As many as 49 objects were found at the Go Thap relic complex in ThapMuoi district of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap during the threeexcavations in 1993, 2009 and 2013.
They are golden sheetsof different shapes and decorated with patterns depicting such flora andfauna as lotuses, cows, pigs and snakes, which are believed toassociate with Gods, including Vinshnu – a supreme God of Vaishnavism – amain sect of Hinduism.
A set of jewelries including anearring, a necklace and four rings also demonstrates the engravingskills of goldsmiths in the civilisation.
Local authoritiesare seeking national treasure title for the collection that is valuablein terms of science, art-culture and religion.
Oc Eo isbelieved to have taken shape and flourished in the Mekong Delta from thefirst to the sixth century AD, contributing a number of ancient objectsto the national treasures such as pottery, tools and religious statues.
The Go Thap archaeological complex was recognised as a special national relic site in late 2012.-VNA
They are golden sheetsof different shapes and decorated with patterns depicting such flora andfauna as lotuses, cows, pigs and snakes, which are believed toassociate with Gods, including Vinshnu – a supreme God of Vaishnavism – amain sect of Hinduism.
A set of jewelries including anearring, a necklace and four rings also demonstrates the engravingskills of goldsmiths in the civilisation.
Local authoritiesare seeking national treasure title for the collection that is valuablein terms of science, art-culture and religion.
Oc Eo isbelieved to have taken shape and flourished in the Mekong Delta from thefirst to the sixth century AD, contributing a number of ancient objectsto the national treasures such as pottery, tools and religious statues.
The Go Thap archaeological complex was recognised as a special national relic site in late 2012.-VNA
