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

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

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. Decision on student admission No. 2811/2016/QD-XHNV dated August 18, 2016, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis title:The Dong Lam archaeological site (Hiep Hoa, Bac Giang) and some issues concerning the Metal Age in Bac Giang.

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 60.22.03.17

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

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This overview of the Dong Lam archaeological site details its geographical location, natural conditions, and cultural history. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the natural environment in shaping an ancient cultural space. It also reveals the history of the region and its cultural traditions, adding to the overall picture of ancient culture in the area. Furthermore, it explores the discovery and research process, and systematizes existing documentation about Dong Lam.

The Dong Lam archaeological site, located in Huong Lam commune, Hiep Hoa district, Bac Giang province, was discovered in 1968. Subsequently, the site was first excavated in 1968 by researchers from the Institute of Archaeology in collaboration with the Bac Giang Museum, and a second excavation was conducted in 2002. The results of these two excavations indicate that it was a settlement site of ancient Vietnamese people along the banks of the Cau River. In terms of age and characteristics, archaeologists initially concluded that the Dong Lam site dates back to the Bronze Age, exhibiting elements of the Dong Dau, Go Mun, and Dong Son (Duong Co) cultures, with the Dong Dau and Go Mun layers being the most prominent. This thesis synthesizes the main excavation and research results, especially those from the 1968 and 2002 excavations. It clarifies the stratigraphy, the system of relics, and artifacts discovered during these excavations at Dong Lam.

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

11. Practical applications:

Research results indicate that Dong Lam is a site with enormous archaeological potential. This site needs further excavation and research.

12. Future research directions:

To gain a deeper understanding of the cultural origins and development of Dong Lam, and to conduct research on the cultural and spiritual life of the ancient inhabitants there.

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 of 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.