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Flood reveals ancient tomb in central Vietnam
  • | dtinews.vn | May 22, 2010 08:46 PM

After a massive flood at the end of 2009, hundreds of terra-cotta relics were discovered in the central province of Phu Yen.

Initial reports identify this as an ancient tomb site that belongs to Cham culture.

The relics, found in Tan Lap area on the bank of Ky Lo River (An Hoa Hamlet, Xuan Son Nam Commune, Dong Xuan District, Phu Yen Province), are of oval shape and were facing different directions when they were found.

These relics were found to be 1.5 - 2 metres in length and 0.8 - 1 metres in width, covering a total area of nearly 2 hectares which is adjacent to the river bank and about 1 - 1.5 metres away from the old surface area (before the flood came).

After initial checks, specialists from Phu Yen Province Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism identified this is an ancient tomb site that belongs to Cham culture and dates back to the 15th century.

However, to have a scientific basis on this theory, researchers have requested permission to excavate the site. More information will be collected in order to determine historical and cultural origins of these relics in An Hoa.



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