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License to excavate ancient Tran Dynasty pagoda in Ha Giang

(PLVN) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just issued Decision No. 656/QD-BVHTTDL allowing the Ha Giang Provincial Museum to conduct archaeological excavations at the old pagoda foundation area (Ba Tu pagoda) in Bo Cung village, Yen Phu town, Bac Me district, Ha Giang province.

Báo Pháp Luật Việt NamBáo Pháp Luật Việt Nam18/03/2025

The remains of Ba Tu Pagoda (Bo Cung village, Yen Phu town, Bac Me district, Ha Giang province) were discovered on a turtle-shaped hill on the left bank of the Gam River in late 2023. The archaeological team discovered many relics and royal architectural materials.

In particular, the archaeological team discovered terracotta tower models, which were broken pieces from many different tower models. All of these terracotta tower artifacts have technical characteristics and types of the Tran Dynasty, 13th - 14th century. This is a precious type of relic, bearing the cultural and architectural characteristics of the Tran Dynasty.

Tháp đất nung thời Trần được khai quật tại nền chùa Ba Tự năm 2023. Ảnh: T.H

A Tran Dynasty terracotta tower was excavated at the Ba Tu pagoda in 2023. Photo: TH

In addition, the archaeological team also discovered a broken bronze bell with a hole for stringing, terracotta tiles - pointed tiles with two raised points at the tip and lotus-shaped tiles, thin tiles decorated with patterns (lemon flowers, vine flowers) and many other artifacts.

Through research on relics and sites, archaeologists initially determined that this was an ancient pagoda dating back to the Tran Dynasty. The pagoda was quite large in scale, built with many architectural features of 13th-14th century pagodas, in the northern mountainous territory of the Tran Dynasty.

Ngói mũi nhọn khai quật được tại nền chùa Ba Tự. Ảnh: T.H Pointed tiles excavated at the Ba Tu pagoda foundation. Photo: TH

The pagoda has an important value in the Dai Viet cultural period. Especially with its geopolitical position, the presence of this pagoda is very meaningful in marking the Dai Viet cultural milestone in the border area, affirming the sense of cultural sovereignty from thousands of years ago.

On that basis, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 656/QD-BVHTTDL allowing the Ha Giang Provincial Museum to conduct archaeological excavations at the old pagoda foundation area (Ba Tu pagoda) in Bo Cung village (Yen Phu town, Bac Me district, Ha Giang province). The excavation time is from April 1 to May 15, on an area of ​​80 square meters.

According to the Decision, during the excavation, Ha Giang Provincial Museum needs to pay attention to protecting the stratigraphy of the relic; is responsible for propagating to the people about the protection of local cultural heritage, and not announce official conclusions without the agreement of the competent authority and the Department of Cultural Heritage.

The artifacts collected during the excavation process, Ha Giang Provincial Museum and the province's cultural sector are responsible for preserving and protecting them to avoid damage or loss.

Before announcing the results of the excavation, the licensed agency shall discuss and agree with the Department of Cultural Heritage.

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/cap-phep-khai-quat-chua-co-thoi-tran-tai-ha-giang-post542715.html


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