Valuable archaeological findings in spite of COVID-19 pandemic
Despite facing many difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, archaeological activities still took place lively across the country with new diverse and valuable discoveries and research results, Nguyen Duc Minh, Vice chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) said on November 30.
Nguyen Duc Minh, Vice chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, speaks at the event. (Photo:VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Despite facing many difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, archaeological activities still took place across the country with new diverse and valuable discoveries and research results, Nguyen Duc Minh, Vice chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) said on November 30.
He made the remark at a conference reviewing archaeological excavation results co-organised by the Institute of Archaeology under the VASS in coordination with the Department of Culture and Sports of Ninh Binh province.
The VASS Vice Chairman said the conference, held in both in-person and virtual forms, offers a chance for archaeologists and related researchers to exchange information on new discoveries and academic debates, opening up opportunities for cooperation in research, conservation and promotion of value of national cultural heritages.
These findings have contributed to improving understanding of the origin and evolution of humans as well as the cultural layers and socio-political institutions in history, affirming the values of cultures and civilisations of Dai Viet (Great Viet) in association with glorious victories against foreign invaders to defend the independence of the nation.
Outstanding findings announced at this conference include the discovery of relics that demonstrate the evolution of humans and cultural artifacts of prehistoric people in the provinces of Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa, Phu Tho, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Excavations and studies are being conducted at Kinh Thien Palace (Hanoi), Ho Dynasty Citadel (Thanh Hoa) and Yen Tu relic site (Quang Ninh and Bac Giang).
He made the remark at a conference reviewing archaeological excavation results co-organised by the Institute of Archaeology under the VASS in coordination with the Department of Culture and Sports of Ninh Binh province.
The VASS Vice Chairman said the conference, held in both in-person and virtual forms, offers a chance for archaeologists and related researchers to exchange information on new discoveries and academic debates, opening up opportunities for cooperation in research, conservation and promotion of value of national cultural heritages.
These findings have contributed to improving understanding of the origin and evolution of humans as well as the cultural layers and socio-political institutions in history, affirming the values of cultures and civilisations of Dai Viet (Great Viet) in association with glorious victories against foreign invaders to defend the independence of the nation.
Outstanding findings announced at this conference include the discovery of relics that demonstrate the evolution of humans and cultural artifacts of prehistoric people in the provinces of Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa, Phu Tho, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Excavations and studies are being conducted at Kinh Thien Palace (Hanoi), Ho Dynasty Citadel (Thanh Hoa) and Yen Tu relic site (Quang Ninh and Bac Giang).
The highlight of the archaeology activities during the past year is the continued excavation of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital relic site in Ninh Binh province with new discoveries that contribute to clarifying the palace architecture and cultural identity of the Dinh - Le dynasties in the national history.
The conference is scheduled to end on December 1./.
The conference is scheduled to end on December 1./.
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