TTLV: Bronze Age archaeological sites in the Nam Mu River basin (Lai Chau)

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Tho Dinh    

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: May 15, 1985.

4. Place of birth: Bac Giang.

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 3683/2015/QD-XHNV dated December 31, 2015 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis topic name:Bronze Age archaeological sites in the Nam Mu River basin (Lai Chau).

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Scientific instructor:Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Van Liem, Institute of Archaeology.

10. Summary of thesis results:

The Northwest region in general, and the Nam Mu river basin in particular, is an attractive research area for many social sciences and humanities, including archaeology. The archaeological relics and artifacts here are important historical sources that not only contribute to the study of the historical and cultural values ​​of the Northwest region, but also illuminate the stages of cultural exchange, development, integration and acculturation between this place and other regions in Vietnam, South China and Southeast Asian countries. In the past, in the minds of researchers, this area was always considered the subject of research in Stone Age archaeology.

The thesis has systematized the investigation, excavation and research materials of the author and colleagues on the Bronze Age in archaeological relics in the Nam Mu River basin. The author has contacted other archaeological research works on the Northwest region to give the first sketches of the Bronze Age in the Nam Mu River basin as well as the general situation of the Northwest region.

The thesis has studied the characteristics, properties, ages and development stages of the Nam Mu Basin's Metal Age archaeological sites in order to establish a system of archaeological documents, helping to fully understand the historical process and cultural characteristics of the Metal Age in the Nam Mu River Basin in particular and the Northwest in general.

Analyzing and comparing archaeological sites in the Nam Mu River basin with other archaeological sites in the upper Da River region as a basis for assessing the historical and cultural value of these sites. In addition, the thesis also compares the Bronze Age sites in the Nam Mu River basin with the contemporary archaeological sites in the midlands and Red River Delta to see the level of development as well as the relative age between the two regions. Through research, it has been shown that the Bronze Age sites in the Nam Mu River basin have the same or relatively later age than the chronology of the Pre-Dong Son and Dong Son cultures in the North of our country during the Bronze Age. The appearance of the Bronze Age in the Nam Mu River basin - Lai Chau has typical mountainous features, bronze tools and weapons have unique features that adapt to the human living environment.

11. Practical application:

- Establishing a system of archaeological documents, helping to fully understand the historical process and cultural characteristics of the Bronze Age in the Nam Mu river basin in particular and the Northwest in general.

- Provide authentic materials for research on the livelihood development process and residential selection habits of prehistoric people in this area.

- This thesis can be used as a reference in teaching, learning and researching about the Bronze Age in the Northwest region of Vietnam.

12. Further research directions:

- The Metallurgical Road in the Northwest: Is the Northwest a region that develops slowly compared to the Northeast region of Vietnam? What is the contribution of the Northwest region to the process of State formation?

- The cultural relationship of the Bronze Age of the Northwest region with surrounding areas (Southern China, Laos, the midlands and deltas of Northern Vietnam...).

13. Published works related to the thesis:

1. Excavation results of Ban Kha site (Lai Chau),NPHMVKCH 2011,Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, (Co-authored by Ha Van Phung).

2. Traces related to metallurgy at Ban Kha relic (Pha Mu commune, Than Uyen, Lai Chau),NPHMVKCH 2011,Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi.

3. Results of excavation and relocation of archaeological relics in the Huoi Quang hydroelectric reservoir (Lai Chau),NPHMVKCH 2012,Social Sciences Publishing House, (Co-authored by many authors).

4. Excavation results of Ban Mo relic (Lai Chau),NPHMVKCH 2012,Social Sciences Publishing House, (Co-authored by Ha Kien Cuong).

5. Stone ring making techniques at Ta Vai 1 relic,NPHMVKCH 2012,Social Sciences Publishing House.

6. Arrowhead mold discovered at Ta Vai I relic (Than Uyen - Lai Chau) ),NPHMVKCH 2013, Social Sciences Publishing House.

7. Bronze axe discovered in Than Uyen (Lai Chau).NPHMVKCH 2014, Social Sciences Publishing House (Co-authored with Bui Van Hung).

8. The Bronze Age in Dien Bien, Son La, Lai Chau Provinces: New Documents and Perceptions.Archeology, No. 3-2015, (Co-written with Trinh Sinh and Nguyen Thi Hao).

9. Dien Bien, Son La and Lai Chau in Bronze Age: Data and new Perception.Vietnam Social Sciences5(175)2016 (Co-written with Trinh Sinh and Nguyen Thi Hao).

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Tho Dinh 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: May 15, 1985 4. Place of birth: Bac Giang province

5. Admission decision number: 3683/2015/QD-XHNV dated: December 31, 2015 from Headmaster of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official thesis title: Archaeological sites from the Metal Age in Nam Mu river basin (Lai Chau province)

8. Major: Archeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Supervisors: Bui Van Liem, Assoc. Prof. PhD, Vietnam Institute of Archeology

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The Northwestern area of ​​Northern Vietnam in general and the Southern Mu-river basin in particular appeal to many disciplines of social sciences and humanities, including Archeology. The archaeological sites and their found artifacts are an important source of historical data not only for the research into the cultural and historical values ​​of the Northwestern area, but they also highlight the stages of cultural interaction, development and integration and acculturation between this area and other regions in Vietnam, Southern China and Southeast Asian countries. This area used to be considered as a research subject of Stone Age by many researchers.

In my thesis, I have systematized all the data of the investigations, excavations and studies of the Metal Age in the archaeological sites in the Nam Mu-river basin, which were conducted by my colleagues and myself. I have associated with other archaeological studies of the Northwest region to bring out the first sketch of the Metal-Age period in the Nam Mu River basin and the overall situation of the Northwestern area.

The thesis also includes the research into the identities, characteristics, chronology and development stages of the archaeological sites in the Southern Mu-river basin in order to systematize the archaeological data, which makes it possible to fully understand the historical and cultural characteristics of the Metal Age in the Southern Mu-river basin in particular and the Northwestern area in general.

The analysis and comparison of the archaeological sites in the Nam Mu-river basin and the other archaeological sites in the upper Da-River area serve as a base for assessment of their historical and cultural values. In addition, there are also comparisons between the Metal-age sites in the Nam Mu-river basin and other synchronic archaeological sites in the midlands and the Red-River delta to demonstrate the development level and related dates of these two areas.

The research demonstrates that the Metal-age sites in the Nam Mu-river basin have the same or fairly later dates than those of the pre-Dong Son and Dong Son-culture in Northern Vietnam in the Metal Age. The physiognomy of the Metal Age in the Nam Mu-river basin is characterized by mountainous features, bronze tools and weapons with their own characteristics that adapted to the living environment

11. Practical applicability, if any:

- The thesis has set up a system of the archaeological data that helps to fully understand the history and the cultural characteristics of the Metal age in the Southern Mu-river basin in particular and the Northwestern area in general.

- It provides the authentic data for the research into the development of livelihood and the prehistoric human habits for selection of settlement sites in this area.

- It can be used as references for teaching, learning, studying the Metal age in Northwestern areaof Northern Vietnam.

12. Further research directions, if any:

- The process of the Northwestern area turning into Metal age: Is it slower than that of the Northeast area of ​​Northern Vietnam? What is the contribution of the Northwestern area to the State foundation in Vietnam?

- The Metal Age cultural relationship between the Northwestern area and the vicinities (Southern China, Laos, the midland delta of Northern Vietnam, etc.)?

13. Thesis-related publications:

1. Results of the excavation at Ban Kha site (Lai Chau),New archaeological discoveries in 2011, Publishing House of Social Sciences, Hanoi, (co-written with Ha Van Phung).

2. Metallurgical traces at Ban Kha site (Pha Mu, Than Uyen, Lai Chau),New archaeological discoveries in 2011, Publishing House of Social Sciences, Hanoi.

3. Results of excavation at archaeological sites in Huoi Quang hydropower reservoir area (Lai Chau province),New archaeological discoveries in 2012, Publishing House of Social Sciences, (co-written with other authors).

4. Results of excavation at Ban Mo site (Lai Chau),New archaeological discoveries in 2012, Social Science Publishing House, (co-written with Ha Kien Cuong).

5. Techniques for making stone rings at Ta Vai 1 site,New archaeological discoveries in 2012, Publishing House of Social Sciences.

6. Arrow molds found from Ta Vai I site,New archaeological discoveries in 2013, Publishing House of Social Sciences.

7. A bronze ax found at Than Uyen (Lai Chau).New archaeological discoveries in 2014, Publishing House of Social Sciences (co-written with Bui Van Hung).

8. Dien Bien, Son La and Lai Chau in Bronze Age: Data and new Perception.Archeology, 3-2015, (co-written with Trinh Sinh and Nguyen Thi Hao).

9. Dien Bien, Son La and Lai Chau in Bronze Age: Data and new Perception.Vietnam Social Sciences5(175)2016 (co-written with Trinh Sinh and Nguyen Thi Hao).