Vinh Hung archaeological site in Vinh Hung A commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu - Photo: PHAN THANH CUONG
On April 26, the People's Committee of Bac Lieu province held a ceremony to receive the certificate of ranking as a special national relic for Vinh Hung archaeological site (Vinh Hung A commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu).
The Vinh Hung archaeological site, home to a thousand-year-old tower, was discovered in 1911. This is a unique structure of historical and cultural significance, dating back to the 4th century, and is one of the remaining Oc Eo cultural structures in the Southwest, almost intact.
Among the artifacts found at Vinh Hung archaeological site, five have been recognized as national treasures, including the statue of goddess Laksmi, the statue of god Sadasiva, the head of god Shiva, the statue of Nam Than and the relief of goddess Uma.
In 1992, the Vinh Hung archaeological site was recognized as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). In 2024, the Prime Minister issued a decision to rank this site as a special national relic.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of Bac Lieu Provincial People's Committee Pham Van Thieu said that the ranking of Vinh Hung archaeological site as a special national relic affirms the importance of the historical, cultural, scientific and aesthetic values of the relic.
According to Mr. Thieu, Vinh Hung archaeological site is typical and unique, a tower-shaped architecture in the South that is still intact and "has the only characteristics of an architectural foundation remaining on the ground of the Oc Eo culture".
Mr. Thieu suggested that the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Lieu province coordinate with relevant agencies and units to continue to complete the exhibition content and better serve the learning needs of people from all walks of life inside and outside the province; call for investment to upgrade traffic infrastructure, connect tours and routes to make this place an attractive destination.
On the same day, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Lieu province held the inauguration ceremony of the interior exhibition project of the Bac Lieu Provincial Museum.
The project has a total fixed exhibition area of nearly 2000m2 , designed on 3 floors of block B and the 2nd floor of block C of Cao Van Lau Theater.
The exhibition layout is divided into 10 topics, showing the formation process of Bac Lieu land, the struggle process contributing to national liberation, and the process of building and defending the fatherland...
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