On display were pottery pieces like vases, bowls, plates, and jars found in Binh Thuan province, ceramic items dated 13th-14th century in Binh Dinh province, and stone statues in Ha Tien province.

Various pottery pieces are discovered at the ancient shipwrecks.

Particularly, nearly 16,000 Chu Dau pottery pieces discovered in shipwrecks in Quang Nam province’s Cu Lao Cham waters reveal a quintessence of Vietnamese culture. They are vivid illustration for Vietnam’s resounding success in exporting local staples to foreign countries.

Other exhibits originated from China and Thailand.

Experts said that the excavation and study of ancient shipwrecks bring about valuable documents and treasures for the Vietnamese archeological sector. Besides, they also proved Vietnam once had vibrant trade and cultural exchanges via sea route.

Treasures of Red River Delta to go on display in Russia

An exhibition of antiques representing the different civilisations of Vietnam will be held at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg from May 17 to September 22.

Quang Ninh introduces two new national treasures

The northern province of Quang Ninh held a ceremony in Ha Long city on April 22 to introduce two newly-recognised national treasures – the Dau Ram pottery jar and the Ngoa Van-Yen Tu golden lotus-flower-shaped box.

Unique national treasures

(BGO) – Bac Giang province is home to numerous priceless heritage, including three national treasures which are carefully preserved to promote their traditional value. 

Vietnam adds 22 additional artefacts to national treasure register

An additional 22 artefacts have been recognized as national treasures under a recent decision by the Prime Minister, raising the total number of national treasures to 164.

Additional 22 artifacts gain “national treasure” status

The Prime Minister has signed a decision to designate 22 valuable items as “national treasures”, the seventh batch earning recognition this year. 

Source: VNA