Ancient town’s infrastructure work halted as relics found
30 October 2006 (Thanh Nien News) - Unearthed archaeological relics interrupt work on the Hoi An World Heritage Town, but the excavations required might also destabilise the foundations of some of the heritage houses.
Ancient town’s infrastructure work halted as relics found
Infrastructure upgrades to protect Hoi An resort town in Quang Nam province were halted after archeological relics were unearthed, reported local authorities
According to the Hoi An People’s Committee, a variety of separate archaeological finds were unearthed deep under the surface of the town during digging to install drainage and other waterworks to protect the World Heritage-recognized town from annual flooding.
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Tags: Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam Archaeology
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