Friday, 05/04/2019 16:34 (GMT+7)
The northern mountainous Lao Cai provincial Museum has submitted a report to the authorities to invite experts from the Institute of Archeology and the Center for Southeast Asia Prehistory to research and scientifically and exactly assess newly discovered objects in the locality.
The newly-discovered bronze drum in Lao Cai province (Source: Lao Cai provincial Newspaper)
The statement was made by Vice Director of Lao Cai provincial Museum on April 4th.
At the same time, the museum established a Council of Valuation of relics and antiques, serving as a basis of support and reward for collectives and individuals that have made achievements in preserving heritage values.
Earlier, an ancient bronze drum and several relics, including bones and bronze axes, have been found in Ta Thang village, Gia Phu commune, Bao Thang district. They were discovered accidentally at the construction of the house for Hoang Thi Vang’s family.
The bronze drum, which has been named Gia Phu bronze drum, is 38cm in height and 67.5cm in width. Its tympan is 63cm in diameter, while its barrel is 23cm in height. According to the initial assessment, the drum was believed to belong to the Dong Son culture, originating in Vietnam 2,000-2,500 years ago./.
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