Quang Nam organizes archaeological excavation at Lac Cau site

Dr. Ha Thi Suong is conducting archaeological excavations at Lac Cau. Photo: HS

This is the first official excavation in this area, following the discovery of a jar tomb belonging to the Sa Huynh culture in 2021. This activity aims to supplement the archaeological map of Quang Nam province and clarify the distribution of the Sa Huynh culture in the area.

The excavation site covers an area of ​​80m², of which 20m² is for exploration and 60m² for excavation. The collected artifacts will be preserved and reported to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to propose a plan to protect and promote their value.

Dr. Ha Thi Suong - Quang Nam Monuments and Museums Management Board, who is in charge of the exploration and excavation at Lac Cau, said that in 2021, during the cultivation process, local people discovered a jar tomb on the garden land here. After receiving information from the people, Quang Nam Museum proceeded to process this archaeological relic.

Right at Lac Cau, a jar was discovered with a burial form and a way of arranging burial objects similar to other Sa Huynh culture sites. The cylindrical jar with a truncated cone-shaped lid and a mouth with pairs of symmetrical holes were common in the development stage of Sa Huynh culture.

The jar is placed directly on the sandy ground, with burial ceramics placed outside and inside the jar. Funeral objects made of iron, bronze, and jewelry are placed inside and close to the bottom of the jar.

Mr. Tran Van Duc - Deputy Head of the Management Board of Monuments and Museums of Quang Nam said that the archaeological excavation at Lac Cau is expected to collect more valuable artifacts, continue to complete the archaeological map of Quang Nam province and contribute to affirming the depth and widespread distribution of Sa Huynh culture in Quang Nam.

The Lac Cau site is located near the confluence of the Truong Giang and Thu Bon rivers flowing into Cua Dai beach, and played an important role in the ancient trade network. Excavations here promise to provide more information about the Sa Huynh culture and the development of ancient coastal residents in central Vietnam.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/quang-nam-to-chuc-khai-quat-khao-co-tai-dia-diem-lac-cau-3154721.html