Nghe An: Many ancient human remains discovered at Quynh Van archaeological site

After more than 1 month of excavation, up to this point, archaeologists have excavated 2 pits with an area of ^​​18m2 , initially discovering many stone and bone artifacts such as: axes, flakes, pestles, stoves, etc.

In particular, at excavation pit No. 2, archaeologists discovered 9 sets of remains of Quynh Van culture residents lying 3m below the ground. Survey results at the excavation site showed that these remains were mostly buried in the typical kneeling posture of Quynh Van culture and were distributed relatively thickly, each remains were only about 50cm apart. Of which, 3 remains were stacked on top of each other and separated by a thin layer of soil, surrounded by layers of mollusk shells. In some burials, jewelry made of seashells and snail shells was discovered.

Professor Phillip Pipe, Australian National University (in blue) talks with experts. Photo: Manh Ha

Archaeologists are excavating at the Quynh Van site. Photo: Manh Ha

According to preliminary assessments by archaeological experts, the discovery of many artifacts, especially burial sites, during this excavation is one of the important discoveries that contributes to clarifying the historical and cultural value of the Quynh Van area, which is known as an important archaeological site with many significant prehistoric discoveries.

Excavation at the Quynh Van archaeological site. Photo: Manh Ha

At the end of the excavation, the artifacts and remains will be tested by experts for radioactive carbon - C14 to determine the age as well as to conduct in-depth research on this culture and the results will be announced as soon as possible.

The excavation holes are dug about 3 - 4m deep from the ground. Photo: Manh Ha

Previously, in 1930-1932, French archaeologist Madeleine Colani excavated scallop sandbar sites in the Cau Giat area, opening the way for research on the Quynh Van culture.

In 1963, archaeologist Phan Ngoc Lien discovered more stone and bone relics in Quynh Van commune, leading to large-scale excavations by the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology in the period 1963-1964 and discovered traces of fire pits, earth pits, burials, human remains, stone tools, bones, crude pottery and mollusk shells. This is where the Quynh Van culture was discovered and named - a typical culture of primitive coastal residents about 5,500 - 3,500 years ago.

The artifacts discovered this time are mainly stone tools, bones, and mollusks. Photo: Manh Ha

Bone artifacts discovered during the excavation. Photo: Manh Ha

Ancient human remains were discovered during this excavation. Photo: Manh Ha

Many ancient human remains such as bones, teeth... were discovered during this excavation. Photo: Manh Ha

The continued excavation and research of the Quynh Van archaeological site aims to understand and clarify the age of the site, determine the value of the site in the historical process. From there, it contributes more documents to the prehistoric history of Nghe An in particular and the whole country in general, providing scientific evidence for the protection and promotion of the value of the site.

The artifacts seized during the excavation will be kept and preserved at Nghe An Museum, thereby enriching the museum's collection of artifacts, while at the same time effectively serving the preservation, display and promotion of the historical and cultural values ​​of Nghe An./.

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