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New exhibition showcases dragons on Vietnamese antiquities

Stone Pole with dragon image from Ly Dynasty. Vietnam Net Bridge 20120131

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Well, it is the year of the dragon after all. A new exhibition at the [...]

600-year-old wall found inside the Thang Long Citadel

Archaeologists discover the remains of a 600-year-old wall within the compound of the World-heritage listed Thang Long Citadel.

Wall discovered within the Thang Long Citadel, Tuoi Tre News, 20111216

600-year-old wall found at heritage site Tuoi Tre News, 15 December 2011

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Vietnamese mummies

Vietnam Net Bridge has a feature on mummified remains that have been discovered by archaeologists in recent times.

Coffin containing a mummified woman from Dong Nai province, Vietnam Net Bridge 20110922

Secrets of mummies in Vietnam Vietnam Net Bridge, 22 September 2011

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9th century well found in Hanoi

A medieval well has been unearthed in Hanoi, near the site where two brick tombs were discovered earlier this month.

Ancient well found in Hanoi, Viet Nam News 20110420

Medieval well unearthed in Ha Noi Viet Nam News, 20 April 2011

Two ancient tombs unearthed in Hanoi’s new urban center Vietnam Net Bridge, 20 [...]

Jitters over Unesco visit after damage to Hanoi's citadel

Custodians of the Thang Long Citadel are worried that the recent damage to the ruins will prompt Unesco to revoke the world heritage listing, particularly during a scheduled inspection in June. Parts of the protective wall and soil layers were damaged as a result of construction at an adjacent plot of land.

Damage to [...]

Damage to the Thang Long Citadel ruins

Hanoi’s  Thang Long Citadel sustained some damaged when construction works at an adjacent site caused a protective wall to be damaged and mud flowed in. The citadel has over 1,000 years of history and is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Damage to the Thang Long Citadel Ruins, Vietnam Net Bridge 20110412

Thang Long Royal [...]

Brick tombs uncovered in Hanoi

Archaeologists uncover two brick tombs dating from the early centuries CE in Hanoi.

Brick tombs excavated in Hanoi, Vietnam News 20110407

Site workers dig up ancient Ha Noi tombs Viet Nam News, 07 April 2011

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Heritage status sought for 2000-year-old citadel complex

The site of an ancient Vietnamese citadel has been suggested for inclusion into the World Heritage register. The Co Loa Citadel situated north of Hanoi was established around 200 BCE, and a number of Bronze Dong Son objects have also been found there.

Co Loa Citadel, Vietnam Net Bridge 20110407

Co Loa ancient citadel [...]

Images of the restored Hanoi gate

This story from the Vietnam Net Bridge has images of the restored Quan Chong Gate, which had completed its first phase of restoration last week.

Hanoi’s ancient gate wears new coat Vietnam Net Bridge, 08 January 2011

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Artefacts from Thang Long Citadel presented to Hanoi

Some 215 artefacts excavated from the Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi were presented to the Hanoi’s People’s Committee. The artefacts represent the range of historical phases excavated from the site.

Excavations at Thang Long Citadel, Dec 2009

Hanoi receives 215 objects excavated from Thang Long Citadel Saigon Giai Phuong, 05 January 2011

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