Outstanding archaeological achievements in past decade announced
The Institute of Imperial Citadel Studies announced outstanding achievements in archaeological studies, technology application, museum display and design and promotion of Vietnam’s cultural heritage on April 18 on the occasion of its 10th founding anniversary (April 28, 2011-2021).
Hanoi (VNA) – The Institute of Imperial Citadel Studies announcedoutstanding achievements in archaeological studies, technology application,museum display and design and promotion of Vietnam’s cultural heritage on April18 on the occasion of its 10th founding anniversary (April 28, 2011-2021).
Director of the institute Bui Minh Tri said that over thepast decade, the institute have actively and creatively carried out and wellfulfilled its missions assigned by the Prime Minister and the Chairperson ofthe Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.
Pottery pieces of Le, Mac dynasties found by archaeologists (Photo: VNA)
The institute’s achievements in scientific research aredemonstrated through the implementation of the project of revising, studyingand assessing the value and making a scientific record of the Thang LongImperial Citadel relic site and the task of excavating the Nen Chua relict sitein the southern province of Kien Giang, which is part of the project onresearching the Oc Eo-Ba The and Nen Chua archaeological relic sites.
In addition, the institute has also left impressions throughthe organisation of the project on showcasing vestiges and objects in thebasement of the National Assembly House in Hanoi and another on promoting thecultures of Dinh-Tien Le dynasties at Hoa Lu relic site in the northernprovince of Ninh Binh./.
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The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in the centre of Hanoi should be preserved and developed with a vision to become a Heritage Park, said Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue at a working session with its management body - the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre on February 23.
Leaders in the central city of Da Nang recently handed over a certificate to authorities in Hoa Tho Dong ward in Cam Le district recognising the Cham Phong Le archaeological site as a city-level relic, in an effort to improve the management and preservation of the site.
The People’s Committee of Hanoi is accelerating the unification of the management of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, one of Vietnam’s eight commitments to UNESCO.
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The 22 million THB (680,000 USD) hall construction is slated for completion within three years, just in time for the 2028 centennial of President Ho Chi Minh’s arrival in Thailand.
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Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA) 
Pottery pieces of Le, Mac dynasties found by archaeologists (Photo: VNA) 
