VietNamNet Bridge – Archaeologists have recently unearthed evidence of a citadel that once stood near the Cau Giay Junction and a tomb of a man dating back to the 8th or 9th century at the Dao Tan- Buoi Junction.

 

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Rare find: Researchers gather around an ancient tomb unearthed at the Dao Tan-Buoi intersection in the capital city. — Photo tuoitre.vn

The citadel is believed to have been a defensive fortification from the Ly and Tran reigns (1009-1400), according to researcher Tran Quy Thinh who headed the excavation team.

The brick tomb, which was discovered near the entrance to the Thu Le Zoo, was found to contain the remains of a man younger than 18 years old.

The excavation team discovered the man's leg bones, skull and jaw still intact, buried alongside some ceramic objects and coins.

The way the bricks had been placed was unusual, said Tong Trung Tin from the Viet Nam Archaeology Institute.

Scientists will do further research at both sites.

 

3,500-year remains exhumed in Vinh Phuc

The remains of a man were recently excavated at a tomb on the Dong Dau archaeological site in Vinh Phuc Province. The skull was missing its two front teeth, which is consistent with a custom of removing teeth by the residents of the Phung Nguyen Culture 4,000 years ago.
The discovery is the most significant from the current excavation that is focusing on 25sq.m in the west of the site, which was discovered 50 years ago. Scientists have concluded that the site contains relics from different periods including Dong Dau (1,500-1,000 BC), Go Mun (1,000-700BC) and Phung Nguyen. They believe that the east of the site was used as residential area while the west contained a cemetery.
A surrounding wall has been built to protect the site from being violated by local people in the area. The newly founded skeleton will be put on display at the provincial museum.

Source: VNS