TTLV: Bai Coi Archaeological Site (Ha Tinh)

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Chu Manh Quyen             

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: February 6, 1985

4. Place of birth: Cao Loc, Lang Son

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2811/2016/QD-XHNV, dated August 18, 2016 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:Bai Coi Archaeological Site (Ha Tinh)

8. Major: Archaeology; Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Ngo The Phong– Former Head of Research and Collection Department, Vietnam Museum of History

10. Summary of thesis results:

- Overview of the Bai Coi archaeological site, which clearly states the geographical location, natural conditions and cultural history of Nghi Xuan area, Ha Tinh, where Bai Coi relic is located. From there, we can see the advantages and disadvantages of natural conditions for the formation of an ancient cultural space. At the same time, we can see the history of the land as well as cultural traditions, adding to the picture of ancient culture in the area. In addition, we also learn about the process of discovery and research, and systematize documents about Bai Coi from the past to the present.

- Summarize the main excavation and research results, especially the 3 excavations since 2008. In which, clarify the stratigraphy, relic system and types of relics through excavations at Bai Coi. It is found that Bai Coi is a burial site with faint traces of habitation. The main types of burials are earthen graves and ceramic coffins. Relics include materials such as stone, metal, glass and ceramic.

- Explaining the nature and age through the characteristics of the relics and artifacts and the relationships with other relics. Accordingly, Bai Coi is an archaeological site of Sa Huynh culture, strongly influenced by Dong Son culture, especially with Dong Son relics in the Ca and Ma river basins. Combined with the results of C14 dating analysis, it has proven that the age of Bai Coi is from about 2200 years to 2000 years ago. In addition, the research results also lead to a change in the Sa Huynh cultural space, which is the expansion of this culture to the north (to Ha Tinh).

Thus, through this we can affirm that the Bai Coi relic has an important position in the perception of the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age in the North Central region. A change in the perception of this period in Ha Tinh belongs to the Sa Huynh cultural system, not the Dong Son culture as previously perceived. The topic has also clarified the relationship in space and time of the Bai Coi relic with the Prehistoric - Early Historical relics in Central Vietnam.

11. Practical application:

Through the research results, we see the need to preserve relics in the face of sand mining and antiquities hunting. At the same time, there are activities to promote the value of documents and artifacts in the work of displaying and propagating the cultural history of the land.

12. Further research directions:

Learn deeply about the cultural origins and development process in Bai Coi, and analyze the cultural and spiritual life of the ancient residents here.

14. Published works related to the thesis:

Nguyen Manh Thang, Chu Manh Quyen 2014, “Bai Coi relic through three excavations”), in Dong Son Culture Proceedings – 90 years of discovery and research, National Culture Publishing House, Hanoi;

Nguyen Manh Thang, Chu Manh Quyen 2016, “Jewelry at Bai Coi relic (Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh)” in Scientific Bulletin No. 2, 2016.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Chu Manh Quyen 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: February 6, 1985 4. Place of birth: Cao Loc, Lang Son

5. Admission decision number: 2811/2016/QD-XHNV, Dated: August 18, 2016 , from Headmaster of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official thesis title: Bai Coi archaeological site (Ha Tinh province)

8. Major: Archeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Supervisors: Dr. Ngo The Phong, Former Chief of Archeology Department, National Museum of Vietnamese History

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

- To overview about the Bai Coi site: location, environment, ecosystem and history of Nghi Xuan area in Ha Tinh province. Study about history of research, review data of the Bai Coi archaeological site

- To synthesize results of 3 time excavations in Bai Coi site from 2008: stratigraphy, features, artifacts typology

- To explain about characteristics, dating through features, artifacts and relationships with other archaeological sites

It is easy to say that, Bai Coi site is played an important role in study about the late period of Bronze age and early period of Iron age in North Central region of Viet Nam. Our study also clarified the relationship in the space and the time between Bai Coi site and some other pre – prohistorical archaeological sites in Central of Vietnam.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

Protect and protect Bai Coi site under impact of sand exploitation and artifacts stolen. Promote Bai Consider cultural heritage in exhibition and propaganda about history and culture of this area.

12. Further research directions, if any:

To research about cultural origin, development of Bai Coi and analyze about daily life of ancient people in this site

13. Thesis-related publications:

Nguyen Manh Thang, Chu Manh Quyen, 2014, “The Bai Coi site through three time excavations” in The Dong Son culture - 90 years discovery and research, Van Hoa Dan toc publishing company.

Nguyen Manh Thang, Chu Manh Quyen, 2016, “Jewelry at the Bai Coi site (Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh)”, in Scientific Notification (2), National Museum of Vietnamese History.