Le Thu Hien, acting director of the Nghe An - Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Museum, said on June 17 that a scientific council had completed an assessment of more than 125 artefacts recovered in Tan Phu Commune in January.
The scientific council assesses and appraises the artefact collection in Nghe An Province (Photo: Nghe An Museum - Xo Viet Nghe Tinh).
According to the evaluation, the collection includes a wide range of bronze objects such as containers, bowls, cooking pots, axes, bracelets, anklets, daggers, spears and arrowheads.
Experts concluded that the artefacts belong to the Dong Son culture and possess significant historical, cultural and archaeological value.
Hien said the newly discovered collection provides important insights into the economic, cultural and social life of ancient communities that once inhabited the Nghe An region.
"The presence of production tools, weapons, household items and jewellery indicates a relatively advanced level of development among Dong Son era inhabitants," she said.
"The artefacts represent a valuable source of historical evidence and will contribute to research on the origins and development of ancient communities in Nghe An."
According to museum officials, the collection also highlights the sophisticated metalworking skills achieved by local inhabitants during the Bronze Age.
Artefacts identified as belonging to the Dong Son culture are appraised in Nghe An Province (Photo: Nghe An Museum - Xo Viet Nghe Tinh).
The Nghe An - Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Museum plans to complete scientific documentation for the collection and develop conservation and restoration measures to preserve the artefacts' authenticity and ensure their long term protection.
Once the professional assessment process is completed, the museum intends to place the collection on public display, helping to promote awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of the Dong Son civilisation in Nghe An.
