TTLV: Inscriptions on architectural materials from the 9th-19th centuries in Northern Vietnam

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Thang  

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: November 23, 1988

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on student admission No. 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: none

7. Thesis title: “Inscriptions on architectural materials from the 9th-19th centuries in Northern Vietnam”

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Scientific supervisor:Dr. Dang Hong Son– University of Social Sciences and Humanities

10. Summary of the thesis results:

The research findings of this thesis will systematize the documentation on inscriptions preserved on the surface of architectural materials. It will record findings regarding national names, reign names, government names, place names, personal names, etc., that are inscribed/engraved/printed on these materials.

It explains many aspects of history that other written sources cannot fully encompass.

Assessing the construction phases of archaeological sites, especially in the citadel area, contributes to providing accurate dates for architectural materials.

Providing insights into the process of sourcing and selecting raw materials for material crafting, the methods and techniques of crafting, firing techniques, and methods of carving, engraving, stamping, writing, and drawing on materials.

11. Practical applications:

The thesis can be used as a reference for teaching, learning, and researching historical sites and related artifacts.

12. Future research directions:

The research prospects for inscriptions on architectural materials extend to a broader scope and longer timeframe. This includes research on inscriptions on pottery, bronze objects, wooden artifacts, and more.

Research on architectural material systems in general

13. Published works related to the thesis:

1. Nguyen Thang"Some inscriptions on roof tiles from the Le Dynasty unearthed in the Kính Thiên main hall area.", NPHMVKCH 2016, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi.

2. Nguyen Thang"Inscriptions on architectural materials excavated at the northern moat of Ho Dynasty Citadel in 2016"NPHMVKCH 2016, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thang 2. Sex: Male.

3. Date of birth: November 23, 1988. 4. Place of birth: Hanoi.

5. Admission decision number: 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SĐH dated December 31, 2014 from Headmaster of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.

6. Changes in academic process: No change

7. Official thesis title: Inscription on architectural materials during period IX - XIX century in northern Vietnam

8. Major: Archeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Instructor: Dr. Dang Hong Son, Lecturer of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.

10. Summary of the results of this thesis:

The research results of the thesis will systematize materials about inscriptions traces preserved on the surface of architectural materials. Noting the findings of the country name and date, the government, places, name of person, etc. recorded /engraved /printed on the materials.

Explaining a lot of things in history that other historical sources do not include.

Reviewing the construction phase of archaeological monuments, especially the Imperial Citadel area, contributes to providing the exact age of architectural materials.

Providing insights on the state of search, selection of materials for processing artifacts, methods and techniques of processing, firing techniques, how to engrave, stamp, write, draw words on the materials.

11. Practical applicability:

This thesis can be used as reference in teaching, learning, studying about related relics and artifacts.

12. Further research directions:

Prospects of studying inscriptions on architectural materials in a wider space and a longer time. Research on materials made from pottery, bronze, wood, etc.

Studying on system of architectural materials generally.

13. Thesis-related publications:

1. Nguyen Thang "Some of the material inscriptions tiles unearthed at the Le dynasty of Kinh Thien Palace main space", NPHMVKCH 2016, Social Sciences Publishing House, Ha Noi.

2. Nguyen Thang "inscriptions on architectural materials excavated at the northern moat – Thanh Nha Ho 2016", NPHMVKCH 2016, Social Sciences Publishing House, Ha Noi.