Archaeologists have discovered a cluster of ancient artifacts in the rice fields of Vietnam

In the province of Hatin in the central part of Vietnam, archaeologists have discovered a large accumulation of ancient artifacts under rice fields in the mountainous border commune of Son Kim 2. Valuables were discovered by local farmers during agricultural work in Lang Che. The discovery will help scientists trace the continuous history of western Hatin for thousands of years. This was reported by Arkeonews magazine on December 29.

The artifacts belong to the prehistoric, early historical and feudal periods. Among the first finds were bronze bells, stone chisels, ceramic bowls, iron swords and blades. Further research revealed stone axes and pestles, millstones, iron and bronze tools, fragments of coarse household ceramics, as well as valuable items dating back to the time of the Chang Dynasty (1225-1400), one of the key periods of the medieval state of Daiwet.

According to the researchers, the artifacts are concentrated on an area of about 1 hectare of terraced fields. This suggests that the site served as both a residential area and a small production site for early mining communities. Hundreds of fragments of rough pottery and ceramics with celadon glaze were found around the ruins of the Son Thang Shrine, an abandoned site associated with the cult of ancestors and the forces of nature.

This combination of everyday objects and sacred space, as specified, indicates that the inhabitants not only built houses and made tools here, but also formed early folk beliefs closely related to forests and the mountainous landscape. From an archaeological point of view, the finds deepen understanding of the history of the western outskirts of Khatyn. The area is located on the eastern slopes of the Truong Son Range (Annam Mountains) and has historically been linked to the trans-mountain routes connecting northern and central Vietnam with the territory of modern Laos.

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Stone tools provide evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns, while more recent metalwork and ceramics reflect technological and social changes that have occurred over the centuries. Of particular importance is the ceramics of the Chang Dynasty, which corresponds to the period of expansion of Daiviet settlements from lowland deltas to mountain valleys.

Experts point out that the diversity of materials does not indicate cultural continuity. The layers of finds indicate that different communities have adapted the same landscape over the millennia, adopting and rethinking local traditions. This picture corresponds to the general archaeological data on north-central Vietnam, where the foothills served as both shelters and resource zones during periods of migration and strengthening of statehood.

For the Hachin Museum, this survey not only replenished the collection of scientifically valuable exhibits, but also created the basis for future excavations, the development of programs for the preservation and interpretation of heritage in Song Kim 2. Museum representatives emphasize that systematic research will help clarify the chronology of settlements, reveal the features of economic life in different eras and protect the monument from the threats of modern development of territories.

In addition to its scientific value, the discovery reinforces the cultural identity of the mountain communities of western Khatyn. The project emphasizes that modern residents are the keepers of a landscape rich in historical memory. With proper protection and thoughtful public relations, the site in Lang Che can eventually become an important point of regional cultural tourism and education, connecting the present with the deep past hidden under the rice fields of Vietnam.

Earlier in the day, Arkeonews reported the discovery of the largest medieval ship Svaelget 2 off the coast of Copenhagen. It was clarified that the vessel had been lying for about 600 years at a depth of 13 m at the bottom of the Oresund Strait. Scientists claim that the find has become exceptional both in terms of scale and degree of preservation.

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