TTLV: Dong Lam archaeological site (Hiep Hoa, Bac Giang) and some issues of the Bronze Age in Bac Giang

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Than Thi Hang

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: May 19, 1986

4. Place of birth: Bac Giang

5. Student recognition decision 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:Dong Lam archaeological site (Hiep Hoa, Bac Giang) and some issues of the Bronze Age in Bac Giang

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Nguyen Gia Doi- Deputy Director - Institute of Archaeology

10. Summary of thesis results:

Overview of the Dong Lam archaeological site, which clearly states the geographical location, natural conditions and cultural history of the Hiep Hoa area, Bac Giang. 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 Dong Lam from the past to the present.

The Dong Lam relic site in Huong Lam commune, Hiep Hoa district, Bac Giang province was discovered in 1968. The site was then excavated for the first time in 1968 by staff of the Institute of Archaeology in conjunction with the Bac Giang Museum and for the second time in 2002. The results of the two excavations showed that this was a residential site of ancient Vietnamese people along the banks of the Cau River. In terms of age and nature, archaeologists initially determined that the Dong Lam relic site dates back to the Bronze Age, the nature of this site has elements of the Dong Dau, Go Mun and Dong Son cultural types (Duong Co type), in which the Dong Dau and Go Mun layers are the most prominent. The thesis summarizes the main excavation and research results, especially the two excavations in 1968 and 2002. It clarifies the issues of stratigraphy, the system of relics and artifacts through the excavations in Dong Lam.

Dong Lam is an important archaeological site of the Bronze Age in Bac Giang. It plays an important role in understanding the Bronze Age in Bac Giang. The topic also clarifies the spatial and temporal relationship of the Dong Lam site with a number of other contemporary relics.

11. Practical application:

Research results show that Dong Lam is a site with great archaeological potential. This site needs to be further excavated and researched.

12. Further research directions:

Learn more about the cultural origins and development process of Dong Lam, and conduct research on the cultural and spiritual life of the ancient residents here.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

Than Thi Hang 2018. The relationship between Dong Lam site (Hiep Hoa, Bac Giang) and some other relics. InNew Archaeological Discoveries in 2017Social Sciences Publishing House.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Than Thi Hang 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: May 19, 1986 4. Place of birth: Bac Giang

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: Dong Lam site (Hiep Hoa, Bac Giang) and some issues of the Metal Age in Bac Giang province

8. Major: Archeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Gia Doi- Deputy Director- Institute of Archeology

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The first is an overview of Dong Lam archaeological site, including geographic location, natural conditions and cultural history of Hiep Hoa District, Bac Giang province. This is base for us to understand the advantages and disadvantages of natural conditions for the formation of an ancient cultural space. It does not only show the history of the region but also cultural traditions that supplement to the ancient cultural picture of the area. In addition, the author also investigated and re-documented the process of discovering and researching of the Dong Lam site so far.

The Dong Lam site is located in Huong Lam commune, Hiep Hoa district, Bac Giang province. It was firstly discovered in 1968 and excavated twice in the same year and 2002 by the Institute of Archeology and Bac Giang Museum co-operations. The results of these excavations showed that it was a residence of ancient Vietnamese people on the Cau River's bank. Researching on date and property system, the archaeologists initially commented that the Dong Lam site belonged to the Metal Age with featured elements of Dong Dau, Go Mun and Dong Son (Duong Co type) cultures which Dong Dau and Go Mun layers are the most prominent. This thesis summarizes the results of excavations and research at the Dong Lam site, especially the ones in 1968 and 2002 to clarify the issues of stratigraphy, relics and found artifacts here.

Thus, Dong Lam site can be seen as an important archeological site of the Bac Giang province. It did not play an important role in understanding the Metal Age in Bac Giang but also clarified the relationship with other archaeological sites in the area.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

Research results show that Dong Lam is a site with great potential for archeology. This site needs to be further excavated and researched.

12. Further research directions, if any:

Understanding more about the cultural origins, the development of Dong Lam site, cultural life and spirit of ancient residents here.

13. Thesis-related publications:

Than Thi Hang 2018. The relationship between Dong Lam site (Hiep Hoa, Bac Giang) and some other relics. In the new discoveries on archeology 2017.