[Video] Proposal to preserve in situ the unique ancient boat in Vietnam

NDO - The ancient boat was discovered in January 2025 in Cong Ha area, Ha Man ward, Thuan Thanh town, Bac Ninh province. According to experts, this is the only boat in Vietnam, dating from the Ly to Tran dynasties.

Overall, the entire two hulls of the boat were crafted using the same technique of carving a single log, joining the planks with mortise and tenon joints, then the mortise and tenon joints were secured with wooden nails.

Based on documents about ancient boats in Vietnam and around the world, scientists assess that this is the only boat relic with the largest scale, most complex structure and technique discovered so far, not only in Vietnam but also in the world.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Ninh province proposed that the Provincial People's Committee allow the implementation of a plan to keep the ancient boat relic intact at the site to protect and promote the value of the relic.

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