TTLA: Architectural relics from the Ly Dynasty at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the doctoral candidate:Pham Van Trieu                     

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: July 9, 1979

4. Place of birth: Tam Son, Tu Son, Bac Ninh

5. Decision No. 2436/2012/QD-XHNV-SDH, dated November 8, 2012, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, recognizing the doctoral student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title:Architectural relics from the Ly Dynasty at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi..

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 62.22.03.17

9. Scientific supervisors: Supervisor 1:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tong Trung Tin- Institute of Archaeology, Guide 2:Dr. Le Dinh Phung- Institute of Archaeology.

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

- To systematically collect, identify, and analyze architectural relics from the Ly Dynasty at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in order to identify the characteristics of these relics in terms of: floor plan type, materials, and construction techniques.

Based on the characteristics of the Ly Dynasty architectural relics, the thesis expands the comparison with Ly Dynasty architectural relics in other locations that have been discovered and studied by archaeology to highlight the common and unique features of Ly Dynasty architectural relics in Thang Long Imperial Citadel, with particular attention paid to unique characteristics such as: the diversity of architectural floor plans, materials, and construction techniques that are extremely rich and diverse compared to other places.

- The thesis presented the historical development of architecture in the capital city of Thang Long, affirming that the architecture of the Ly Dynasty inherited the achievements of previous periods (Dinh - Early Le Dynasties) and developed to its peak in all aspects of architectural art, while also serving as a foundation for the development of architectural art during the Tran Dynasty.

ButWithin the regional architectural context, this thesis delves into an analysis revealing the similarities and differences between the architectural art of the Ly Dynasty at Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The fundamental differences between Ly Dynasty architecture and that of the region are: the richness of floor plans, materials, and solid construction techniques. It can be affirmed that the Ly Dynasty architectural relics at Thang Long Imperial Citadel bear unique imprints, demonstrating a selective assimilation and subsequent modification, thus forming a distinctive architectural art of Dai Viet during the Ly Dynasty. The relics found at Thang Long Imperial Citadel are typical representatives, showcasing the unique and distinct characteristics of Thang Long in particular and Dai Viet in general..

11. Practical applications:

Based on the research results, this thesis contributes to the preservation and promotion of the value of archaeological relics from the Ly Dynasty at Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

12. Future research directions:

- Research on Ly Dynasty architectural relics is based on new archaeological findings at Thang Long Imperial Citadel and other localities.

- Researching the historical development of Vietnamese architectural art in general and the history of capital city construction in particular.

- To study the unique characteristics of Vietnamese capital city construction compared to other countries in the region.

13. Published works related to the dissertation:

- Pham Van Trieu (2010), “Thang Long Forbidden City during the Ly Dynasty (1010 - 1030) and the value of architectural remains in area A (west of the Forbidden City)”,Journal of Archaeology(6), pp. 36-45.

- Pham Van Trieu, Do Duc Tue, Nguyen Van Dap (2013), “Excavation of the foundation of a Ly Dynasty tower at Phat Tich Pagoda”, Journal of Archaeology(4), pp.28-36.

- Pham Van Trieu (2013), “Thang Long Forbbiden Citadel from Ly period (1010-1030) and values ​​of architechtural vestiges in Section A (Western area of ​​Forbidden Citadel)”Archaeology Journal (1^stEdition pa), pp.89-100.

- Pham Van Trieu (2014), “Ly Dynasty architectural relics in pit B3 (18 Hoang Dieu archaeological site)”,New archaeological findings in 2013Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 248-252.

- Pham Van Trieu (2014), “Le Dynasty architectural relics in the eastern part of area A (18 Hoang Dieu Archaeological Site)”,New Archaeological Discoveries of 2013, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 260-262.

- Pham Van Trieu (2015), “Stage division and characteristics of Ly Dynasty architectural relics D4-D5-D6 pit (18 Hoang Dieu)”, Journal of Archaeology(3), pp. 52-62.

- Pham Van Trieu (2015), “Architectural layout and Material of the Thang Long Citadel (11^th-14^thcenturies)Perspective on the Archeology of Vietnam, Bonn, German, pp. 333-348.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Pham Van Trieu 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 09/07/1979 4. Place of birth: Tam Son, Tu Son, Bac Ninh

5. Admission decision number: Number 2436/2012/QD-XHNV-SDH, November 8^th, 2012, The Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Changes in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title: Ly dynasty's architectural monuments in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hanoi.

8. Major: Archeology Code: 62.22.03.17

9. Supervisors:Scientific Officer No. 1:Assoc.Prof.Ph.D Tong Trung Tin- Institute of Archeology, Scientific Officer No.2:PhD. Le Dinh Phung- Institute of Archaeology.

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

- The thesis collected, identified, analyzed scientifically the Ly dynasty's architectural monuments in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long so that given some characteristics of the Ly dynasty's architectural monuments in terms of: type surface, materials, and construction techniques.

From the characteristics of the Ly dynasty's architectural monuments, the announced widely discussed to the Ly dynasty's architectural monuments in other places which have been found and studied by archeology to offer the same and different features of architectural monuments of the Ly dynasty in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Especially, it most noted which are particular characteristics such as: the diversity of the types of architectural surface, the abundance and variety of materials and construction techniques than elsewhere.

- The thesis presents the historical process of architectural building in the capital Thang Long; it also confirms that the Ly dynasty architecture has inherited the construction achievements of the previous period (the Dinh - Tien Le) then release developed culminating on all aspects of the art of construction, likewise, being the premise for the development of architectural art during the Tran dynasty.

- In the regional architectural background, the thesis has detailed analyzed and shown the similarities and differences between architectural art building of the Ly dynasty in Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. The basic difference of the Ly dynasty's architectural to the regional architecture are: the abundance of surface types, solidly materials and construction techniques. In other words, we could affirm that the architectural relics of Ly dynasty in Thang Long Citadel carry their own characteristics, it demonstrates the changing process from the selective absorbing to the modifying. Therefore, the foundation of the architectural art of the Dai Viet's identity of Vietnam under the Ly dynasty which all the traces have been found at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long are representative, unique touches, separate Thang Long in particular and Dai Viet in general was established.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

From the research results, the thesis contributes to the preservation and promotion of the values ​​of the archaeological monuments of Ly dynasty in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

12. Further research directions, if any:

- Research the Ly dynasty's architectural monuments based on new discoveries of archeology at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and the provinces.

- Research the history of the construction art in Vietnam in general and history of the capital construction in particular.

- Research the specific characteristics of the capital construction art of Vietnam with other countries in the regions.

13. Thesis-related publications:

- Pham Van Trieu (2010), “Thang Long Forbidden Citadel from Ly period (1010-1030) and values ​​of architectural vestiges in the Section A (Western area of ​​Forbidden Citadel)”,Archaeology Journal(6), pp.36-45.

- Pham Van Trieu, Do Duc Tue, Nguyen Van Dap (2013), “Excavation at Ly dynasty stupa in Van Phuc pagoda”Archaeology Journal(4), pp.28-36.

- Pham Van Trieu (2013), “Thang Long Forbidden Citadel from Ly period (1010-1030) and values ​​of architectural vestiges in Section A (Western area of ​​Forbidden Citadel)”Archaeology Journal (1^stEdition pa), pp.89-100.

- Pham Van Trieu (2014), “Ly dynasty's architectural monuments in holes B3 (Archaeological relic 18 Hoang Dieu)”,The new discovery of Archeology 2013,Publishing houses of social science, Hanoi, pp.248-252.

- Pham Van Trieu (2014), “Architectural monuments of Le dynasty in the Eastern of section A (Archaeological relic 18 Hoang Dieu)”,The new discovery of Archeology 2013,Publishing houses of social science, Hanoi, pp.260-262.

- Pham Van Trieu (2015), “Stage division and characteristics of Ly dynasty architectural sites D4-D5-D6 (18-Hoang Dieu)”Archaeology Journal(3), pp.52-62.

- Pham Van Trieu (2015), “Architectural layout and Material of the Thang Long Citadel (11^th-14^thcenturies)Perspective on the Archeology of Vietnam, Bonn, German, pp. 333-348.