TTLV: Champa tiles at the Trien Tranh archaeological site (Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Van Manh

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: February 5, 1982

4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Decision No. 4295/2016/QD-XHNV dated December 16, 2016, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis title:Champa tiles at the Trien Tranh archaeological site (Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam)

8. Major: Archaeology Code: 60.22.03.17

10. Scientific supervisor:Dr. Nguyen Hong Kien– Institute of Archaeology

11. Summary of the thesis results:

- An overview of the Trien Tranh archaeological site, clearly outlining its relationship to the overall Champa relics in Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam. This highlights the importance of the ancient Amaravati region, encompassing the My Son Sanctuary, the Chiem Son Tay complex, Tra Kieu Citadel, and the Champapura trading port (Hoi An - Cu Lao Cham). The Thu Bon River connects these sites via waterway, and a land route runs from Tra Kieu to the Chiem Son Tay area, then along the low slopes of the Uc Dap mountain range to the My Son Sanctuary. To date, My Son has been identified as a religious sanctuary, Tra Kieu as the ancient capital of Simhapura, and Hoi An - Cu Lao Cham as the ancient Champa trading port. However, Trien Tranh, situated along the route from Tra Kieu to My Son, is a large complex of temple ruins whose role and position within the overall remaining structures remain unclear. Therefore, this complex of relics plays an important role in the study of Champa archaeology and culture in the Quang Nam region.

- This study synthesizes research findings on Champa tiles from the past to the present, particularly the 2015 excavation of the Trien Tranh site. It clarifies the stratigraphy and the classification of tile artifacts discovered during the excavation. This demonstrates that the Trien Tranh site held significant importance in the ancient Amaravati region.

- Explain the types of roof tiles and hypothesize about the roof structure of Champa architecture through the characteristics of the tile types and roofing methods of Champa architecture, and make comparisons with the types of roof tiles used in the architecture of Dai Viet culture in the north, Oc Eo culture in the south, and other types of roof tiles in Southeast Asian countries.

From this, we can affirm that the Trien Tranh site holds an important position in understanding architecture, as well as its significant role within the overall Cham relics in the Duy Xuyen area of ​​Quang Nam province, and in the overall Cham relics in central Vietnam.

11. Practical applications:

The research results highlight the need for a comprehensive study of the types of roof tiles and their use in the roof structures of Champa architecture. Simultaneously, it highlights the importance of promoting the value of historical artifacts in exhibitions and the dissemination of information about the region's history and culture.

12. Future research directions:

This study delves into the role and position of the site within the overall Cham relics in the Duy Xuyen area of ​​Quang Nam province, while also analyzing the cultural and spiritual life of the local inhabitants.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

Tran Quy Thinh, Nguyen Ngoc Quy, Nguyen Van Manh, Truong Huu Nghia 2016, “Trien Tranh Archaeological Site (Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam). Identifying basic values ​​through the 2015 excavation”, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi.

Nguyen Van Manh, 2016, “Dai Viet pottery at Trien Tranh site, Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam” in the 2016 Archaeological Bulletin.

Tran Quy Thinh, Nguyen Ngoc Quy, Nguyen Van Manh and the 2016 excavation team, "Excavation of the Trien Tranh site in Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam" in the 2016 Archaeological Report.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Van Manh 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 05/02/1982 4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Admission decision number: 4295/2016/QD-XHNV Dated: December 16, 2016 from Headmaster of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official thesis title: Champa roof tiles in Triền Tranh (Duy Xuyên, Quảng Nam)

8. Major: Archeology Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Hong Kien - Institute of Archeology

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

- Overview of Trien Tranh archeological site, which clearly states the relationship of Tranh relics in the whole of the Cham monuments in Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam. From there, the heart of the ancient Amaravati area includes the My Son Sanctuary - Chiem Son West relic complex - Thanh Tra Kieu estuary - Champpapura commercial port (Hoi An - Cu Lao Cham). On the waterway, the Thu Bon River connects the sites and a road from Tra Kieu to the Chiem Son Tay area and follows the low ridge of the Australian mountain range to My Son. To date, My Son has been identified as a religious shrine, Tra Kieu is the ancient capital of Simhapura and Hoi An - Cu Lao Cham, the ancient port of Champpapura, but Trien Tranh - located between Tra Kieu road to My Son, is a large cluster of architectural remains of the temple tower, but has yet to identify its role and position in the rest of the architecture. Thus, this cluster plays an important role in the study of Cham culture and culture in the land of Quang Nam.

- To sum up the results of research on Champa tile to date, especially the excavation of the Relic Triangle in 2015. In particular, to clarify the problem of strata, Excavation at the site of Tranh Painting. From there is a relic of Tranh Tranh is an important site of the ancient Amaravati.

- Explanation of the type of roof tile, the assumption of the roof of the architecture of the house of Champa architecture through the characteristics of the type of tile and the way of roofing of the Champa roof and the comparison with the type of roofing tiles the architecture of Dai Viet culture in the north of Oc Eo culture in the south and the types of tiles in the countries in Southeast Asia.

Here, we can say that Trien Tranh is an important place in the realization of architecture as well as its important position in the whole of Champa monuments in the area of ​​​​Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam as well as the whole Relics of Champa in central Vietnam.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

Based on the research results, it is necessary to have a comprehensive study on the types of tile and how it is used in the architectural structure of the house of Champa architecture. At the same time, there are activities promoting the value of materials in exhibiting and propagating the cultural history of the land.

12. Further research directions, if any:

Deep understanding of the role and location of the monument in the whole of the Champa relics in the Duy Xuyen area, Quang Nam, while also analyzing the cultural and spiritual life of the residents here.

13. Thesis-related publications:

Tran Quy Thinh, Nguyen Ngoc Quy, Nguyen Van Manh, Truong Huu Nghia 2016, "Archaeological Relics of the Battlefield (Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam). Identify the basics through the excavation in 2015", Social Science Publishing House, Hanoi.

Nguyen Van Manh, 2016, "Dai Viet Pottery at Duy Xuyen Contemporary Painting Site in Quang Nam" in Archaeological Notices of 2016

Tran Quy Thinh, Nguyen Ngoc Quy, Nguyen Van Manh and the 2016 Excavation Delegation, "Excavation of Duy Xuyen Contemporary Monuments in Quang Nam" in Archaeological Notices of 2016