Archaeologists from the Institute of Archeology of the Vietnamese Academy of Sciences made the latest discovery at the Vuon Chuoi site on the outskirts of Hanoi. The site itself is already an important place for the history of Vietnam. It is a remnant of a culture that developed in the Red River Valley from the 10th to the 1st century BC. Probably now the remains of their ancestors have been discovered.
In the area of nearly 6,000 square meters of the site, Vietnamese archaeologists discovered a piece that did not match the remains of the Dong Son culture, but a much more primitive people. The older remains were spread over an area of approximately 100 square meters and contained excavated rectangular structures.
In addition to the structures themselves, remains of burials and even a large necropolis were found, in which the remains of at least two overlapping periods were discovered. The oldest remains are said to date back as much as 3,000 years. Archaeologists were particularly surprised by the very good condition of the preserved remains, which suggests advanced skills in construction in difficult terrain.
According to archaeologists, the discovery shows the extraordinary level of both cultural and technological advancement of the people who inhabited northern Vietnam before the Dong Son culture. Despite the lack of sufficient data on it, the Vietnamese want to continue research to create a greater picture of the archaeological history of their country.
– “These discoveries are crucial to understanding the Bronze Age in northern Vietnam. They provide deeper insight into how ancient communities managed their living spaces to meet the challenges posed by both the natural and social environments. The scale of construction at the site also indicates a well-ordered society with a high level of division of labor.
Source: geekweek.interia.pl
