Workshop reviews archaeological research at Hoa Lu ancient capital

The event was held as part of activities responding to the Visit Vietnam Year 2021, which was launched with a ceremony held at the Hoa Lu relic site in Ninh Binh on April 20 night.

Participants at the workshop lauded the results of archaeological excavation and research, saying they have contributed to preserving and promoting the values of cultural heritages in Ninh Binh province.

The excavation work has revealed unique architecture at Hoa Lu, which vividly reflect national construction and defence as well as royal cultural life, and the formation and development of the locality's administrative system during the 10^th century.

Five excavation areas and three exploration pits on a total area of 300 sq.m were studied, revealing architectural layers from the Dai La and Dinh - Tien Le Dynasties. 

At brick tombs unearthed in Nho Quan and Gia Vien districts, initial research results noted that these were tombs from the Eastern Han Dynasty, proving the development of culture, economy, and politics and clarifying how Hoa Lu was established and developed. 

Research results initially recognised that the inner city of Hoa Lu in the 10^th century had a much larger distribution area of architectural works than experts and researchers previously imagined.

At the workshop, research and excavation units proposed adjustments to land use planning and the detailed plan for the conservation - embellishment and promotion of specially-protected areas in the ancient capital, which were approved by the provincial People's Committee in 2009, to serve research, excavation, and conservation in the coming time.

Translated by Nguyen Thuy