Binh Dinh is recognized as one of three centers of Sa Huynh culture. Many archaeological relics have been unearthed in the province, such as Dong Cuom (Cuom cave), Go Thap, Ca Cong, Dong Bau Nang, Phu Nhuan, Cong Luong, Truong Xe, Go Loi, Thuan Dao, Chanh Trach, Hoi Loc, Nui Ngang (Ngang Moutain), and Doi Diep.
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Some jar tombs of Sa Huynh culture |
Vietnam possesses three gorgeous cultures, including Dong Son in the north, Sa Huynh in the central and Dong Nai in the south. Sa Huynh is named after the jar tomb culture in Quang Ngai province. M.Vinet found the culture in 1909 and officially called in Sa Huynh culture in 1937.
Traces of Sa Huynh inhabitants were found in Quy Nhon quite late via studies and excavations since 1978, revealing the unique cultural and historical feature in Binh Dinh.
The group of Hoi Loc, Nui Ngang, and Doi Diep is one of collections of archaeological relics sharing the same features with the group of Truong Xe, Go Loi, Chanh Trach, Thuan Dao, Dong Cuom, Ca Cong, and Go Thap.
Hoi Loc, Nui Ngang, and Doi Diep now belong to Quy Nhon’s Nhon Hoi commune. They are comprised of a prolonged sand dune located between Thi Nai lagoon and the sea. Archaeologists found many grey and black pottery pieces in Hoi Loc in 1978. They then had two holes dug, collecting 500 broken pottery pieces and other items.
Similar findings were seen at Ngang Moutain, located 400 meters far from Thi Nai lagoon.
Under the Doi Diep in Hoi Binh hamlet, the archaeologists also found shells of butterfly arca. The relic was discovered in 1997. Relics in Bau Tro of Quang Binh Province own such discoveries.
Most items found at Hoi Loc, Nui Ngang and Doi Diep are believed to belong to Sa Huynh culture. They include pieces of jars, pots and other household objects with small shapes. Although no big archaeological excavation is carried out for further studies, the experts assured that prehistoric people settled in Quy Nhon 2,500 years ago.
A series of Dong Son bronze drum found in districts of Vinh Thanh, Tay Son, Phu Cat, and An Lao in the 20th century’s 1990s is believed to be buried with rough pottery pieces which have Sa Huynh culture.
The discovery shows that Sa Huynh residents had exchanges with Dong Son culture in the north and Dong Nai in the south before Christ. In the 10th century, the Champa culture is believed to link with Thang Long culture in the northern region and Phu Nam, Chan Lap in the south. This means that Quy Nhon – Binh Dinh used to be a destination for the convergence of different cultural features in the north and south as well as the Indian and Chinese cultures.
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