Many ancient tombs of 2,000 years were discovered on Ly Son island

Excavation of Suoi Kinh in Ly Son, archaeologists discovered burial tombs on each other, inside were burial children.

On November 13, Dr. Doan Ngoc Khoi - Deputy Director of Quang Ngai General Museum said that the Department of Culture has just unearthed the Suoi Kinh archaeological site in An Hai commune, Ly Son district.

The scientist discovered the ancient tomb of Sa Huynh resident in Suoi Kinh and Ly Son.(Photo: Doan Ngoc Khoi).

In the 10m ² excavation, the houses discovered 6 ancient tombs including burial graves, grave tombs, earth tombs dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. "Especially the burial burial tomb of each other , inside there is a burial of children buried," Dr. Khoi said.

Some graves with burial items are jewelry such as stone beads, glass beads, earrings, beads made from snail shells."There are graves with many burial items but other graves are not available, indicating that Sa Huynh society has divided rich and poor," said Mr. Khoi.

A pot of Sa Huynh residents was discovered in Suoi Kinh and Ly Son.(Photo: Doan Ngoc Khoi).

Sa Huynh culture was formed in 1,000 BC, is one of the three ancient cradles of civilization in Vietnam.

According to Dr. Doan Ngoc Khoi, Sa Huynh Culture on Ly Son Island formed from the inland flow of culture in two districts of Duc Pho and Binh Son. So far, the site of this culture has been discovered in Oc and Suoi Chieng Hamlets, dating from the 5th century BC to the second century.

In particular, Chieng stream is a freshwater stream originating from the foot of Thoi Loi mountain flowing to the sea. The community of ancient Sa Huynh chose a place at the foot of the mountain and near fresh water to live, exploiting abundant sources of seafood from the sea and mountain food sources.

In 2000 and 2005, the Institute of Archeology collaborated with Quang Ngai Department of Culture to organize excavation of this site. This year, the Ministry of Culture continued to allow Quang Ngai Department of Culture to excavate and preserve, associated with the Ly Son - Sa Huynh Global Geopark.

Bracelet shells, animal bone jewelry, pendant with scallop shells were discovered in Suoi Kinh.(Photo: Doan Ngoc Khoi).

In addition to mollusk shells for making tools and jewelry, through excavations, scientists have discovered many working tools such as axes, chisels, grinding tables, meshes, knives, knives . , Iron.

"On Ly Son island, which is characterized by island and sea, Suoi Kinh location needs to be protected and recognized at provincial and national relics and excavated, preserved and displayed on site to serve tourism development." Dr. Khoi proposed.