Announcing the results of excavation in 2000 years

Archaeologists found in resettlement areas of Vinh Yen, Khanh Hoa, quartz lingas. This artifact can prove the belief of the well-developed Vinh Yen residents.

Khanh Hoa Institute of Archeology and Museum yesterday announced the results of excavation of Vinh Yen, Van Thanh commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province. This site is within the scope of construction of resettlement area of ​​Van Phong Bay project.

In July 2009, the Khanh Hoa Museum and the Institute of Archeology and unified departments unearthed the entire site (2,200 m ² ) to liberate the construction site for Vinh Yen resettlement area. This excavation has collected 6 grave-shaped tombs, 17 grave graves, most grave-type graves sitting in a pillow. Iron, stone, bone and bone artifacts are quite in shape.

Over 2,000 stone artifacts include: ax, crushed stone - stone, bark, tree mold, 6-piece earrings, ring piece, string beads . Especially, archaeologists have found quartz linga . Experts say that these lingas prove the belief of the Vinh Yen residents very well.

Exhibits are displayed at the announcement.

Scientists also discovered the difference of the residents here is residing near the sea but mainly on land exploitation; No samples of fish bones, fishing gear, etc. were found, such as other areas of study of sulfur in the area. Through the new material block, it can be said that Vinh Yen is a residence - tomb burial site, located in a period of 2,500 - 2,000 years ago, with cultural and technical exchanges with the lower culture. Mekong River and Dong Nai River.

Mr. Tong Trung Tin - Director of the Institute of Archeology, said: 'The results of the excavation of Vinh Yen relics show that there are many things for archaeologists to study a historical date. Therefore, in the coming time, the Institute will combine with Khanh Hoa Museum to continue to edit and preserve for research and display for those who want to learn '.