Binh Thanh ancient tower is a valuable architectural relic in Phuoc Chi commune, Tay Ninh province. Dating back to around the eighth to ninth centuries, the structure is associated with the late period of the Oc Eo culture.
New archaeological findings at the Oc Eo - Ba The and Nen Chua archaeological sites in the Mekong Delta provinces of An Giang and Kien Giang have set an important milestone in the research of the Oc Eo culture and provided reliable evidence and materials for the compilation of a dossier of the sites to seek recognition as a World Cultural Heritage site, a prominent archaeologist has said.
Hindu towers associated with the Oc Eo Culture are found not only in the central provinces like Khanh Hoa, Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan but also in the Mekong Delta. One such ancient relic in the region is Binh Thanh tower in Tay Ninh province’s Trang Bang district.
Twenty national treasures at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi will be introduced to the public via a virtual gallery in June at the latest with support of digital technology.
A collection of stamps showcasing the objects of Oc Eo Culture that were recognised as national treasures has been issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications in co-ordination with the People's Committee of the southern province of An Giang.
More than 140 photos and objects of the ancient Oc Eo culture are being displayed at Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature-National University) in Hanoi.
The relic complex of Bo Luy-Kompong Thmo pagoda, also known as Lo Gach (Brick-kiln) pagoda, in Chau Thanh district of the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh, has been recognised as a national archaeological site.
A series of cultural activities will be held through November in the central city and Hoi An for delegates to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and the APEC Voices of the Future Forum.
Vestiges of Oc Eo culture in Ba The mountain in An Giang and Nen Chua in Kien Giang in the country’s southern region were proposed to seek UNESCO’s recognition as a world cultural heritage.
Architectural relics unearthed at Lo Gach pagoda in Tra Vinh province carry features from the southwest region’s Oc Eo Culture, experts said following a recent excavation at the site.
Antique collectors in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho have dubbed Ta Hoa Tho, 57, “an owner of Oc Eo Culture’s Treasure” for his passion for collecting antiques belonging to the ancient culture.
A book featuring Oc Eo-Ba The cultural heritage in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang has been published as an effort to preserve and promote the local cultural value.
