TTLA: Complex of Tran Kings' Tombs in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)

INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the researcher:Nguyen Van Anh                 

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: 06/07/1979

4. Place of birth: Nam Dinh

5. Decision on recognition of PhD students: No. 2999/2013/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 30, 2013 of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Changes in the training process:

- 1 year extension, December 30, 2016 to December 30, 2017.

- Adjust the topic name according to the recommendation of the Department Seminar Council on October 5, 2017.

The previously recognized name: "Tran Kings' Tomb Complex in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)", is adjusted to: "Tran Kings' Tomb Complex in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)".

7. Thesis topic name:Complex of Tran Kings' Tombs in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 62.22.03.17

9. Scientific instructor:Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Van KhoanandAssociate Professor, Dr. Bui Minh Tri.

10. Summary of new results of the thesis:

- Collect, systematize, and provide complete and objective information about 7 Tran Dynasty tomb relics in Dong Trieu.

- Identify and clarify the location, name and owner of the mausoleums.

- Clarify the ground structure of each mausoleum, point out the existence and architectural changes of these mausoleums over time.

- Point out the outstanding features of the floor plan, architecture, decorative art and sculpture of the tombs.

11. Ability to apply in practice.

- The results of research and restoration of architectural plans, comparative research on types of relics contribute scientific basis for the restoration and embellishment of these mausoleums in the future.

- The research results of the thesis are also reliable scientific documents to propagate and promote the architectural, historical and cultural values ​​of the complex of Tran kings' tombs in Dong Trieu.

12. Further research directions:

- Research on Tran Dynasty tombs and burials to clarify historical and cultural values.

- Restoration of the overall architecture of the mausoleum.

- Preserve, restore and promote the value of the Complex of Tran Kings' Tombs in Dong Trieu within the overall Tran Dynasty National Special Historical Relic Site in Dong Trieu.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

1. Tong Trung Tin, Bui Minh Tri, Nguyen Van Anh and Nnk (2008), "Results of the first excavation of the Thai Lang relic (Tran Anh Tong tomb) in Quang Ninh in 2007", New discoveries in archaeology (NPHMKCH) 2007, Encyclopedia Publishing House 2008, Hanoi, pp.314-318.

2. Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Dang Cuong, Mai Thuy Linh (2008), “Discovering architectural vestiges of the Tran Dynasty at Dat Do Hill (Dong Trieu - Quang Ninh)”, NPHMKCH 2007, Encyclopedia Dictionary Publishing House, Hanoi, p.387.

3. Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Van Son (2009), Investigation of Quan field area (Dong Trieu - Quang Ninh), NPHMKCH 2008, Encyclopedia Dictionary Publishing House, Hanoi, p.333.

4. Nguyen Van Anh (2009), “Discovery of Moc Cao relics of Tran Dynasty by Am Tra stream (Dong Trieu - Quang Ninh)”, NPHMKCH 2008, Encyclopedia Dictionary Publishing House, Hanoi, pp.336-337.

5. Tong Trung Tin, Bui Minh Tri, Nguyen Van Anh and Nnk (2009), "Results of excavation of Thai Lang relic (Tran Anh Tong tomb) phase 2 (2008)", NPHMKCH 2009, Encyclopedia Publishing House, pp.344-346.

6. Nguyen Van Anh, Le Dinh Ngoc and Nnk (2012), “Excavation results of Nghia Hung burial site (Dong Trieu - Quang Ninh)”, NPHMKCH 2011, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp.327-330.

7. Nguyen Van Anh (2011), “Thai Temple, Doc Trai Communal House and the History of the Formation of the Camps in An Sinh”, Journal of Archaeology (5), pp.48-52.

8. Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Tien Hung and Nnk (2011), "Exploratory excavation of Tu Phuc tomb in 2009", Journal of Archaeology (5), pp.79-89.

9. Nguyen Van Anh (2013), “The place where the relics of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong are kept”, Journal of Buddhist Studies (2), pp.30-32.

10. Nguyen Van Anh (2013), Ngoa Van Hermitage, Culture - Information Publishing House, Hanoi,

11. Nguyen Van Anh (2013), Complex of Tran Kings' Tombs in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh), Culture - Information Publishing House, Hanoi.

12. Nguyen Van Anh, Le Dinh Ngoc (2014), “Ngoc Thanh Restaurant through various sources of documents”, Proceedings of the Scientific Workshop “The Value of the Special National Relic Site of the Tran Dynasty Historical Relic Site in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)”, pp.199-211.

13. Nguyen Van Anh (2015), “The system of temples and tombs of the Tran Dynasty in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)”, Proceedings of the Scientific Workshop on Recognizing the Outstanding Global Value of the Yen Tu Complex of Monuments and Landscapes, pp.82-105.

14. Le Dinh Ngoc, Nguyen Van Anh (2016), “Tran Hien Tong Tomb, archaeological excavation results in 2014”,Scientific Bulletin (Center for Imperial City Studies) ISBN978-604-944-2, Social Sciences Publishing House, pp.175-199.

15. Nguyen Van Anh (2016), Ngoa Van, where King Tran Nhan Tong practiced and became a Buddha, Historical Research Journal (2), pp.30-39.

16. Nguyen Van Anh (2017), "From the results of archaeological research on the restoration of the stupa in Thai Lang using 3D technology", Journal of Archaeology (5), pp.84-92.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Van Anh 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: July 6, 1979 4. Place of birth: Nam Dinh

5. Admission decision number 2999/2013/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 30, 2013 of the President of Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process:

- 01 year extension, from December 30, 2016 to December 30, 2017.

- Title adjustment follow the recommendation of the Department Council at October 5, 2017.

The previous title: “The complex of the Trần Kings mausoleum at Đông Triều District (Quảng Ninh province)”, was adjusted into: “The vestige complex of the Trần Kings mausoleum at Đông Triều District (Quảng Ninh province)”.

7. Official thesis title: Complex of the Trần Kings' mausoleums at Đông Triều District (Quảng Ninh province)

8. Major: Archeology Code: 62.22.03.17

9. Supervisors: Assoc.Prof.PhD. Hoang Van Khoan and Assoc.Prof.PhD. Bui Minh Tri.

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis: :

- To aggregate, systematize and provide complete and objective information on 07 vestiges of the Tran Kings' mausoleum at Dong Trieu district

- To identify and confirm the locations, names and owners of these mausoleums

- To clarify the layout structure of each mausoleum and make out the process of existence and transformation of these mausoleums' architectures through periods.

- To identify the highlight of floor plan structure, architecture, decorative and sculpture arts in the mausoleums.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

- The research results of the layout structure and the comparative research of artifacts will provide information for the preservation and restoration of these mausoleum in the future.

- The research results of this thesis will be reliable scientific materials to promote the values ​​of architecture, history and culture of this complex to the public.

12. Further research directions, if any:

- To study mausoleum and tombs from the Tran dynasty to clarify the historical and cultural value.

- To restore the funeral architectures

- To preserve, restore and promote the value of the vestige complex of the Tran Kings mausoleum at Dong Trieu District (Quang Ninh province) among the historical vestige complex of Tran dynasty - the Special National Site of History at Dong Trieu district.

13. Thesis-related publications:

1. Tong Trung Tin, Bui Minh Tri, Nguyen Van Anh with contributors (2008), “Results of the first investigation at the Thai mausoleum (for King Tran Anh Tong) in Quang Ninh province, 2007”, New Archaeological Discoveries 2007, Encyclopedia Publishing House, Hanoi, pp.314-318.

2. Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Dang Cuong, Mai Thuy Linh (2008), “New findings of the Tran dynasty's architecture at Dat Do hill (Dong Trieu - Quang Ninh)”, New Archaeological Discoveries 2007, Encyclopedia Publishing House, Hanoi, pp.387.

3. Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Van Son (2009), “Exploration of the Quan field (Dong Trieu – Quang Ninh)”, New Archaeological Discoveries2008, Encyclopedia Publishing House 2009, Hanoi, pp.333.

4. Nguyen Van Anh (2009), “Findings of Mộc Cao vestige from Trần dynasty at the stream of Am Trà (Đông Triều – Quảng Ninh)”, New Archaeological Discoveries 2008, Encyclopedia Publishing House 2009, Hanoi, pp.336-337.

5. Tong Trung Tin, Bui Minh Tri, Nguyen Van Anh with other contributors (2009), “Investigation results of Thai Mausoleum (for King Tran Anh Tong) - Stage 2 (2008)”, New Archaeological Discoveries 2009, pp.344-346.

6. Nguyen Van Anh, Le Dinh Ngoc with other contributors (2012), “Investigation results of Tomb Nghia Hung (Dong Trieu – Quang Ninh)”, New Archaeological Discoveries 2011, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp.327-330.

7. Nguyen Van Anh (2011), “Thai Temple, Doc Trai community house and history of formation of Farm House (Trai) at An Sinh”, Vietnam Archaeology (5), pp.48-52.

8. Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Tien Hung with other contributors (2011), “Exploration results of Tu Phuc mausoleum in 2009”, Vietnam Archaeology (5), pp.79-89.

9. Nguyen Van Anh (2013), “Place to keep Sarira of Buddha Tran Nhan Tong”, Buddhism Studies (2), pp.30-32.

10. Nguyen Van Anh (2013), Ngoa Van Temple, Vietnam Culture and Information Publishing House, Hanoi.

11. Nguyen Van Anh (2013), The Complex of the Tran Kings' Mausoleums at Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh), Vietnam Culture and Information Publishing House, Hanoi.

12. Nguyen Van Anh, Le Dinh Ngoc (2014). “Ngoc Thanh Taoist Temple through materials”, Record of Scientific Conference “Value of the historical vestige complex of Tran dynasty - the Special National Site of History at Dong Trieu district, pp.199-211.

13. Nguyen Van Anh (2015), “System of the vestiges of Temples and Mausoleums of the Tran dynasty at Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)”, Record of International Scientific Conference “Recognise the global outstanding of The Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape”, pp.82-105.

14. Le Dinh Ngoc, Nguyen Van Anh (2016), “Tran Hien Tong Mausoleum, archaeological results in 2014”,Bulletin of Science (Reasearch Center for Imperial City,) ISBN978-604-944-2, Social Sciences Publishing House, pp.175-199.

15. Nguyen Van Anh (2016). “Ngoa Van, where King Tran Nhan Tong practiced and sanctified the Buddha”, Historical Studies (2), pp.30-39.

16. Nguyen Van Anh (2017), “Recontruction Stupa at Thai Mausoleum site base on results of archaeological research by 3D technology”, Vietnam Archeology (5), pp.84-92.