“Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology of Binh Thuan” - Educational handbook on cultural heritage

With the desire to honor the value of national cultural heritage and enhance the community's responsibility for protecting, preserving and promoting heritage, Binh Thuan Provincial Museum has coordinated with the Vietnam Museum of History to compile and launch the book "Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology of Binh Thuan".

The book "Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology of Binh Thuan " is published by Thanh Nien Publishing House.

The book is edited by Dr. Nguyen Van Doan, Dr. Truong Dac Chien and Doan Van Thuan. The book is printed in color, with sharp images, divided into 4 chapters. Of which, chapter 1 introduces "Overview of Binh Thuan province", chapter 2 "Discovery and research process", chapter 3 "Relics and artifacts" in the ancient alluvial area of ​​La Nga river basin and coastal plain, chapter 4 "Cultural characteristics, age and cultural relationships".

The book is printed in color, with sharp images.

In the introduction of the book, Dr. Nguyen Van Doan - Director of the National History Museum affirmed: “Known as the land of “Peaceful Thuan Hoa”, Binh Thuan is an ideal place for many generations of residents through many eras. According to the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi, Binh Thuan prefecture was officially established in 1697, during the reign of Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu. Up to now, in terms of administration, Binh Thuan has had a history of more than 300 years of formation and development. However, the history of this land is not only counted from the end of the 17th century, but must be counted from thousands of years ago, with the appearance of archaeological relics in the ancient alluvial area of ​​the La Nga river basin in Duc Linh, Tanh Linh and on the sand dunes of the coastal plain in Ham Thuan Nam, Ham Thuan Bac, Bac Binh. These relics all date back to about 3,500 - 2,500 years, marking the earliest appearance of humans on this sunny and windy land…”.

Some Prehistoric and Protohistoric artifacts discovered in Binh Thuan

Through 353 pages of the book, the authors have presented fully, in detail and systematically the results of excavation, investigation and survey of archaeological relics of Prehistoric and Early Historic periods in the province. Typical relics and artifacts are illustrated with drawings, photos and embossed patterns with high accuracy, science and aesthetics. These are all original and reliable documents for researchers and readers who are passionate about history. The authors outline a framework of the development stages from Prehistoric to Early Historic in Binh Thuan and place it in a broader context with the relationship with contemporary cultures in the Central, Central Highlands and Southeast regions. The characteristics of relics and artifacts as well as some issues about the material and spiritual life of the owners of Prehistoric and Early Historic relics in Binh Thuan are also raised in a careful, objective and scientific manner.

From archaeological documents in Binh Thuan, we see a colorful picture of the Southern Prehistoric period, with the presence of many ancient communities from the Neolithic period, residing on different types of terrain, sharing common elements of the era, while preserving and creating values ​​of their own identity. On that basis, when the wave of Sa Huynh culture from the Central region spread, this land continued to develop in a unified flow, with a unique nuance that was not blurred in the mosaic of Prehistoric culture in the Southern land of the Fatherland.

Some artifacts are on display at the Provincial Museum for visitors.

Mr. Doan Van Thuan - Director of the Provincial Museum said: The Vietnam Museum of History and the Binh Thuan Provincial Museum have had a cooperative relationship quite early. Just a few years after the country's reunification, archaeologists from the Vietnam Museum of History were present in Binh Thuan to conduct investigations and surveys. The cooperative relationship has been strengthened in the past two decades, especially through a series of surveys and excavations in Duc Linh, Ham Thuan Nam, Ham Thuan Bac, Bac Binh... Part of these achievements have been and are being displayed on the permanent exhibition system of the Binh Thuan Provincial Museum, giving the public a vivid and comprehensive view of the history of the land. Through the book, we can see that since prehistoric times, Binh Thuan has been the land of agricultural and handicraft communities, but at the same time, coastal residents with lively and open exchange activities...

The book is a reliable source of information for researchers and readers passionate about history.

To serve research, study, and support teaching in schools, Binh Thuan Provincial Museum has donated books to Binh Thuan Provincial Library, Phan Thiet University, Binh Thuan College, some high schools in Phan Thiet City, private museums in the province, and museums in the Southeast region. Readers can go to the above addresses to read, learn, and supplement their knowledge, thereby raising awareness and actions to preserve local heritage.

Source: https://baobinhthuan.com.vn/khao-co-hoc-tien-su-va-so-su-binh-thuan-cam-nang-giao-duc-ve-di-san-van-hoa-130530.html