Archaeologists unearthed many rare antiques in the campus of Vinh Hung tower in the southern province of Bac Lieu in a previous excavation. They have returned to the site on September 22, to continue researching the tower which is the only preserved in the southwestern region.
Vinh Hung tower was discovered by a French archaeologist in 1911. The southern authorities ranked it 14th in the list of relics of south Vietnam.
Many French archaeologists discovered many worshipping items there during 1911-1959 period. One of the steles founded at the tower has Phan scriptsof Khmer people, noting the name of King Yacovan Man and Karhila month, equivalent to 892 BC.
Archaeologists said that Vinh Hung tower does not stand alone. It must be built with other residential works, which have been ruined. In recent excavations, scientists found antiques related to Buddhism and items which are similar as the items found at relics in Oc Eo.
The ongoing excavation is scheduled for one month, at the depth of 2m to unearth the remaining objects. This will be the last excavation. Bac Lieu authorities will build a showroom to display antiques unveiled at the site.
Vinh Hung tower is around 20km from Bac Lieu city. It was recognized as a national architectural relic in 1992.
Source: Vietnam Net [September 28, 2011]
Vinh Hung tower was discovered by a French archaeologist in 1911. The southern authorities ranked it 14th in the list of relics of south Vietnam.
Many French archaeologists discovered many worshipping items there during 1911-1959 period. One of the steles founded at the tower has Phan scriptsof Khmer people, noting the name of King Yacovan Man and Karhila month, equivalent to 892 BC.
Archaeologists said that Vinh Hung tower does not stand alone. It must be built with other residential works, which have been ruined. In recent excavations, scientists found antiques related to Buddhism and items which are similar as the items found at relics in Oc Eo.
The ongoing excavation is scheduled for one month, at the depth of 2m to unearth the remaining objects. This will be the last excavation. Bac Lieu authorities will build a showroom to display antiques unveiled at the site.
Vinh Hung tower is around 20km from Bac Lieu city. It was recognized as a national architectural relic in 1992.
Source: Vietnam Net [September 28, 2011]