Detecting ancient artifacts 2,500 years when clearing bombs and mines

Artifacts dating back to about 2,500 years were discovered in Laos, during the process of war bombs and mines.

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Vientiane Times said that antiquities were found in a PeunBaolo area, near the MMG LXML Sepon mine, south of Laos, when experts were clearing mines and collecting explosive remnants from the war. paintings.

A mine clearance activity in Laos.(Photo: natocouncil.ca)

A bronze drum from the Dong Son cultural era was assessed as the most significant discovery in the stock of antiquities. This artifact is on display at the Lao National Museum. Here, the researchers also discovered crucibles, copper ingots, jewelry, and service items.

According to Sepon's announcement, the excavation has opened many opportunities for historical and cultural research, with much evidence of ancient copper mining and copper coin trading in Southeast Asia. during this period.

Laos is one of the countries suffering the most severe war consequences in the world. Remnants of landmine / UXO fragments and explosives left people dead and injured, causing serious pollution in many localities.

Dong Son culture was an ancient culture that existed in some northern provinces, northern central Vietnam, and three large rivers of the Northern Delta, during the Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age. Many vestiges specific to this culture have been found in some neighborhoods such as Yunnan, Guangxi, Hainan of China, Laos or Thailand .