August 31st, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Vietnam No Comments »
As part of the millenial celebration in Hanoi, the archaeological site at the Thang Long Citadel (the 18 Hoang Dieu archaeological site) will be open to public in October.
Ancient city opens doors for millennial celebration
Thanh Nien News, 20 August 2010
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August 25th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Vietnam No Comments »
Recently-concluded excavations in Vietnam’s Dien Bien province promises to shed light on the development of prehistoric settlements in this region.
Unearthed artefacts handed to museum
Viet Nam News, 17 August 2010
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August 20th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Exhibitions, Vietnam No Comments »
An exhibition in Ha Long aims to showcase a long history of connection between the World Heritage Sites of Ha Long Bay and the Thang Long Citadel.
photo credit: daveyll
Exhibition links Thang Long, Ha Long together
VOV News, 13 August 2010
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August 19th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Vietnam No Comments »
Artefacts from the Sa Huynh culture have been excavated as a result of three months of excavation in the Southern Vietnamese Binh Thuan Province.
2,500-year-old Sa Huynh artefacts found
Nhan Dan, 13 August 2010
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August 16th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Vietnam No Comments »
Some of the oldest heritage buildings in and around Ho Chi Minh City are suffering damage due to neglect, according to reports from the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Crumbling relics slip through the cracks
Viet Nam News, 31 July 2010
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August 12th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Vietnam No Comments »
Besides the Preah Vihear dispute, Southeast Asia added another World Heritage Site into the register in the form of the Thang Long Citadel, a 1,000-year-old building in the heart of Hanoi. This addition especially timely since Vietnam is celebrating the 1000th anniversary of the citadel this year, and has become the 10th property in Vietnam to be awarded World Heritage Site status.
Thang Long citadel nominated for World Heritage status
Thanh Nien News, 30 July 2010
Citadel named World Heritage Site
Viet Nam News, 02 August 2010
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July 23rd, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Exhibitions, Museums, Vietnam No Comments »
Can Tho Museum in the southern Vietnam province is hosting an exhibition showcasing bronze age artifacts from around the region until August 22.
Museum gives insight into Bronze Age culture
Viet Nam News, 10 July 2010
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