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7 December 2006 (Vietnam Net Bridge) -

Daknong discovers prehistoric instrument arsenal

The Vietnam Institute of Archaeology and the Daknong Province Museum have announced the results of excavating remains in Dak Wil Commune in the province’s Cu Jut District.

The archaeological site was discovered for the first time in December of last year, and excavated last month. According to the results of surveying, there were four groups of stone relics in two hectares.

The archaeological delegation collected 127 objects such as stone axes, graters, and material stones in 53 square meters. In addition, there were 400 pieces of pottery and fossil sea animals, which dated back 4,000 years.

Tags: ceramics, Dak Nong province, Daknong Province Museum, Nguyen Gia Doi, Vietnam Archaeology, Vietnam Institute of Archaeology, weaponry

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