TTLA: The Dong Dau culture and its position in the Bronze Age in the Red River Basin

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the doctoral candidate:Bui Huu Tien                      

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: May 2, 1983

4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Decision No. 3676/QD-SDH dated October 28, 2009, of the Director of Hanoi National University, recognizing the doctoral student.

6. Changes in the training process: none

7. Thesis title:"The Dong Dau culture and its position in the Bronze Age in the Red River Basin"”

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 62.22.60.01

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

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

ButIdentify the basic characteristics of the relics and artifacts of the Dong Dau culture.

ButThe initial steps have successfully reconstructed the economic, social, and material and spiritual life of the Dong Dau inhabitants within the context of the Metal Age in the Red River basin. Based on the analysis of relics and artifacts, the key role of metallurgy in the transformation of the socio-economic structure of this period has been highlighted.

ButAnalyze and interpret issues concerning the origins of the Dong Dau culture as well as the relationships within this culture.

ButThe divergence and characteristics of the developmental stages of the Dong Dau culture have been clarified.

11. Practical applications:

- This dissertation is a useful reference document for teaching and research in Archaeology.

- Providing scientific basis and documentation for exhibitions in museums.

12. Future research directions:

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

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

13. Published works related to the dissertation:

[1] Hoang Xuan Chinh, Bui Huu Tien (2010),Dong Dau is a typical relic from the Prehistoric period.Vinh Phuc Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vinh Phuc Province.

[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 period”,Proceedings of the International Conference: Sustainable Development of Hanoi, the Capital City of Culture, Heroism, and Peace, National University of Hanoi 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),Ceramic patterns of the Dong Dau culture, 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),Metallurgy in the Dong Dau culture, World Publishing House, Hanoi.

[8] Bui Huu Tien (2015), “The stages of Dong Dau culture development”,Proceedings of the scientific conference Young Historians: New Research in 2015, documents from the Museum of Anthropology, Faculty 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 developmentpart 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 cultureThe World 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 of Publishers, Hanoi.

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