TTLA: Dong Dau culture and its place in the Bronze Age in the Red River basin

INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the researcher:Bui Huu Tien                      

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: May 2, 1983

4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Decision on recognition of PhD students No. 3676/QD-SDH dated October 28, 2009 of the Director of Hanoi National University.

6. Changes in training process: none

7. Thesis topic name:“The Dong Dau Culture and Its Place in the Bronze Age of the Red River Basin”

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 62.22.60.01

9. Scientific instructor:Associate Professor, Dr. Lam Thi My Dung, Dr. Ngo The Phong

10. Summary of new results of the thesis:

-State the basic characteristics of relics and artifacts of Dong Dau culture.

-Initially, the economic, social and material and spiritual life of Dong Dau residents in the context of the Metal Age in the Red River basin was reconstructed. Based on the analysis of relics and artifacts, the key role of metallurgy in the transformation of the socio-economic structure of this period was highlighted.

-Analyze and interpret issues about the origin of Dong Dau culture as well as the relationships of this culture.

-Clarify the divergence as well as the characteristics of the development stages of Dong Dau culture.

11. Practical application:

- The thesis is a useful reference document for teaching and research on Archaeology.

- Provide scientific basis and materials for exhibitions in museums.

12. Further research directions:

- Beliefs of the Pre-Dong Son and Dong Son residents

- Preserving and promoting the heritage values ​​of Dong Dau culture

13. Published works related to the thesis:

[1] Hoang Xuan Chinh, Bui Huu Tien (2010),Dong Dau, a typical prehistoric relic, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vinh Phuc, Vinh Phuc.

[2] Lam My Dung, Bui Huu Tien (2010), "Thanh Den documents (Me Linh, Hanoi) related to wet rice cultivation in the Northern Delta during the Red River civilization",Proceedings of the international conference on sustainable development of the capital Hanoi, a cultured, heroic city, for peace, Hanoi National University Publishing House, Hanoi, pp.114 - 123.

[3] Bui Huu Tien (2012), “River environment and life of Dong Dau residents”,Archaeologylearn(1), pp.8 - 18.

[4] Bui Huu Tien (2014),Dong Dau culture ceramic patterns, World Publishing House, Hanoi.

[5] Lam My Dung, Nguyen Thi Bich Huong, Bui Huu Tien (2014), “The appearance of Thanh Den relic through archaeological studies,”Archeology(3), 2014, pp.79 - 100.

[6] Bui Huu Tien (2014), “Some traditional maritime elements in Dong Dau culture”,Archeology(5), pp.3 - 14.

[7] Bui Huu Tien (2015),Dong Dau culture metallurgy, World Publishing House, Hanoi.

[8] Bui Huu Tien (2015), “Stages of Dong Dau cultural development”,Proceedings of the scientific conference Young historians: new studies in 2015, documents of Museum of Anthropology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, pp.116 - 135.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Bui Huu Tien 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: May 2, 1983 4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Admission decision number: 3676/QD-SĐH dated 28^thOctober 2009 by President of Vietnam National University.

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: The Dong Dau Culture and its role in Metal Age in the RedRiver Delta.

8. Major: Archeology Code: 62.22.60.01

9. Suppervisor: Assoc.Prof.Dr Lam Thi My Dung, Dr. Ngo The Phong

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

- The dissertation identifies the main features about the site and artifact of the Dong Dau Culture.

- The disertation sheds light on the economic, social as well as material and spiritual life of the Dong Dau inhabitans. Based on the analysis of archaeological evidence, the thesis underlines the key roles of metallurgy in transforming socio-economic structure in this era.

- The thesis analyzes and explains the origins of the Dong Dau culture as well as its relations with other cultures.

- The dissertation identifies the periodization as well as main features of each period in the process of developmentent of the Dong Dau culture.

11. Practical applicability:

- The thesis is a useful reference for teaching and research on archeology.

- The thesis provides scientific bases and materials for museum displays.

12. Further research directions:

- Beliefs of pre-Dong Son and Dong Son cultural residents.

- Preservation and promotion of the values ​​of Dong Dau cultural heritage.

13. Thesis-related publications:

[1] Hoang Xuan Chinh, Bui Huu Tien (2010),Dong Dau - typical relics in pre-proto history, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Vinh Phuc.

[2] Lam My Dzung, Bui Huu Tien (2010), “The materials from Thanh Den site related to water rice cultivation in Bac Bo River Delat in Hong River Civilization”,Sustainable development of Hanoi capital - civilized and heroic citty for peace, International Conference Proceedings, Publishing House of Vietnam National University, pp.114 - 123.

[3] Bui Huu Tien (2012), “River - water environment and inhabitant life of Dong Dau culture“,ArchaeologyJournal(1), pp.8 - 18.

[4] Bui Huu Tien (2014),Pottery decoration of Dong Dau culture, The Gioi Publisher, Hanoi.

[5] Lam My Dzung, Nguyen Thi Bich Huong, Bui Huu Tien (2014), “Physignomy of Thanh Den site through archaeological studies,”ArchaeologyJournal(1), pp.79 - 100.

[6] Bui Huu Tien (2014), “Some factors in maritime cultural tradition in Dong Dau culture“,ArchaeologyJournal(1), pp.3 - 14.

[7] Bui Huu Tien (2015),Metallurgy in Dong Dau culture,The World Publisher, Hanoi.

[8] Bui Huu Tien (2015), “Development periods of Dong Dau culture”,Young Historians: New studies in 2015, Conference Proceedings,University of Social Sciences and Humanities Press, VNU Hanoi, pp.116 - 135.