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Last week, Apple announced a revamped iBooks and iTunes U service aimed at bringing textbooks and course materials to the iPad. There’s a fair buzz in the education circles, but how much content is there relating to the archaeology of Southeast Asia? [...] One of the more established tourist attractions in Da Nang is the Museum of Cham Sculpture at the corner of Trung Nu Vuong and 2 Thang 9 Streets. Almost a hundred years old, it houses a large sculpture collection from the Champa sites in the region (those that haven’t been looted or on display at [...] For the year-end holidays, I had the chance to spend some time in central Vietnam via Da Nang, one of the largest cities in the country. Da Nang is a good gateway to three World Heritage Sites, all within reach of a day trip: the imperial capital of Hue to the north, the ancient city [...] A 1,600 year old kendi (spouted vessel) was recovered from a river in Hue in central Vietnam. Cham Kendi recovered from Hue, Tuoi Tre News 20111112 Hue found 1,600-year-old Cham vase Tuoi Tre News, 12 November 2011 [...] The Vietnamese government has sought the Archaeological Survey of India to help restore the My Son Sanctuary. photo credit: davethetemp Vietnam seeks ASI help in restoring ancient temples MSN India News, 06 November 2011 India funds restoration of My Son sanctuary Saigon Giai Phong, 08 November 2011 [...] Readers in Singapore might be interested in Dr Arlo Griffith’s talk next week on the epigrahy of Champa. New Light on the Ancient Records of Campa (Vietnam) by Dr Arlo Griffiths 26 February, 7.00 – 8.30 pm Asian Civilisations Museum RSVP Required – details here [...] An 9-10th century Champa House Altar will be displayed in the New York Museum (?) from February to May. Champa altar house to be displayed at New York Museum Saigon Giai Phong, 17 Jan 2010 [...] In conjunction with the opening of the two permanent exhibitions on the Oc Eo and Champa cultures at the Vietnamese Museum of History at Ho Chi Minh City, a rare 8th century Buddha is unveiled and exhibited. Rare $6 million Buddha statue on display in HCM City Vietnam Net Bridge, 14 January 2010 [...] The Museum of Vietnamese History in Ho Chi Minh City opens two permanent exhibitions showcasing artefacts from Vietnam’s Oc Eo and Champa cultures. photo credit: ctsnow HCM City museum opens Oc Eo, Champa culture exhibitsVietnam Net Bridge, 13 January 2010 [...] Adam Bray, a travel writer based in Vietnam, shares with us the ruins of a Cham brick structure that he stumbled upon. New Discovery of Ancient Cham Tower by Resident Guidebook Writer Mui Ne Beach.net, 29 September 2009 [...] |
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