New discovery about Bach Dang and Van Don relics

Important archaeological findings at the sites of Bach Dang and Van Don (Quang Ninh) have significantly contributed to the interpretation of the strategy, the preparation process, the scale and developments in the resistance against Nguyen. The 3rd butt of Tran's house.

Detecting the 6th human bone

The field of archeological and underwater archeology has made important discoveries, drawing a clearer picture of the Vietnamese naval wars when the Northern invaders poured down through the sea. Specifically, archaeologists have discovered fragments of shells of the Tran Dynasty, the glaze of Chinese celadon in the Nguyen Dynasty in Van Don (Quang Ninh).

Besides, the new archaeological findings include: 1 section of human bone with a tight spot (this is the 6th bone segment found in Bach Dang), 1 wooden pile and ceramic glaze . at Bach Dang beach in Yen Giang strengthened the evidence of the victory of Nhan Hue King Tran Khanh Du in 1288 in Van Don, the battle engulfed Truong Van Ho's salaried crew into the East Sea, a turning point in the resistance war. fighting against the Mong Mong for the third time of Tran Dynasty.

In the summer of 2014, implementing the Project of "Preserving and promoting the value of Bach Dang victory relic area" of Quang Ninh province, the archaeological team of Vietnam Institute of Archeology conducted some excavations in Bach Dang battlefield scope belongs to Yen Giang ward, Quang Yen town. Among the artifacts, there was a tubular bone 5cm long, the widest point of 2.2cm had a hash mark at one end and tugged at the other end. Bach Dang museum staff sent to the human and animal bone laboratory of Pham Huy Thong museum located in Quang Yen. The results of the assortment of geometries and scratches here allow the initial conclusion that this is the left forearm bone segment, the close part with the shoulder turning bone.

Dr. Nguyen Viet, Southeast Asia Prehistoric Center said, this is not the first time to discover human bones in Bach Dang 1288 battlefield in Yen Giang, but this is the 6th human bone remnant. Other studies have been reported, radioactive carbon dating, showing that the ability of bone discovered in Bai Dang Yen Giang area is more or less related to the battle of 1288.

One more wooden pile was discovered at Bach Dang deposit area.(Photo: Quangninh.gov.vn)

Detected one more wooden pile

In May 2014, the team of Archaeological Institute conducted an excavation of 75 hectares of extensive exploration in Yen Giang field to determine the nature, characteristics and distribution range of archaeological vestiges. study in the planning area; value assessment and provide advice for the conservation and promotion of the value of the Bach Dang relic area, the central area of ​​Chanh river north.

The excavation was carried out in collaboration with the Management Board of Cultural Works in Quang Ninh Province and Quang Yen Town Cultural Office. Through a survey of 25 excavations within the Yen Giang field, the archaeological team has found quite clear cultural vestiges, mainly chinaware, porcelain, ceramic glaze, tile fragments . Especially, archaeological delegation A wooden pile with a diameter of 27-28cm has been discovered, the remaining height is 1.2m, a round cylindrical body is formed, a part is still smooth, the foot of the pile is beveled with many small pieces and slightly slanted to the west and southwest, the top of the pile is slightly inclined to the east. Wood piles are packed into a pinkish brown alluvial layer. It is noteworthy that to the east of the pile comes a board that is not intact. The rare presence of a wooden stake in the pit near Yen Giang pile yard has once again demonstrated the previous conclusions about the size of the pile and how the piles of Tran army and people.

Dr. Le Thi Lien, Head of the National Archeology Department, Vietnam Institute of Archeology said: The detailed study of strata and the distribution of relics will contribute significantly to the interpretation of the strategy. , preparation process, scale and evolution of the battle in 1288. Also according to Dr. Le Thi Lien, this is the first phase of the project's archaeological research 'Preserving and promoting the value of the relic area history of the victory of Bach Dang ' Quang Ninh province, to serve the task of overall planning of historical relics victory over Bach Dang.