Discovering ancient tombs

In the process of digging and repairing houses, Mr. Pham Van Nam in sub-zone 6, Hai Thanh ward, Dong Hoi city (Quang Binh) discovered an ancient tomb and some pieces of Ming Dynasty pottery.

At the tomb site, there is a stone stele with 5 ancient Chinese characters engraved, translated as 'Ly Kieu Oanh Princess' . The tomb around this tomb also has some pieces of pottery belonging to the Ming Dynasty (XIV - XV century).

Excavating an ancient tomb at Mr. Pham Van Nam's house. (Photo taken on December 19)

According to experts, the ancient tomb owner is related to the historical figure of Ho Cuu - a general at the end of Tran's life, who was considered the Patriarch who had the right to establish the hamlet in Nhan Trach area, Bo Trach district.

Present at the excavated ancient tomb site, Dr. Han Nom studied, Mai Hong - Director of the Vietnam Buddhist Research and Application Center - said, 'princess' is a title of the time he was king. You are not the 'princess' , the king.

The excavation work and the study of the owner of the ancient tomb are still being conducted by experts.