TTLV: Terracotta architectural materials from the Ly and Tran dynasties, excavated in the Kinh Thien Palace area from 2011 to 2014.

1. Student's full name: Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: October 3, 1983

4. Place of birth: Nam Thang – Nam Truc – Nam Dinh

5. Decision No. 4295/2016/QD-XHNV-SDH 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: None

7. Thesis title:Terracotta architectural materials from the Ly and Tran dynasties, unearthed during excavations in the Kinh Thien Palace area from 2011 to 2014.

8. Major: Archaeology; Code: 60 22 03 17

9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tong Trung Tin, Institute of Archaeology

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis is the first systematic monograph on the types of terracotta architectural materials from the Ly and Tran dynasties found in the Kinh Thien Palace area through excavations conducted from 2011 to 2014.

This study systematically classifies terracotta architectural artifacts from the Ly and Tran dynasties, based on excavations in the Kinh Thien Palace area (2011-2014). It investigates the characteristics of the various types of terracotta architectural artifacts from the Ly and Tran dynasties, as well as their developmental stages in the Kinh Thien Palace area, focusing on: type, material, patterns, and techniques.

This study aims to comprehensively compare and analyze the characteristics of terracotta architectural materials from the Ly and Tran dynasties in the Kinh Thien Palace area, in order to determine the value of this system of artifacts in relation to artifacts of similar nature and age in other areas.

Through the study of terracotta architectural materials from the Ly and Tran dynasties in the Kinh Thien Palace area, we can gain a better understanding of the architectural appearance and characteristics of the Kinh Thien Palace area during the Ly and Tran dynasties.

The research findings of this thesis will provide and contribute to the study and understanding of the system of terracotta architectural materials during the Ly and Tran dynasties, thereby contributing to the understanding of the architectural appearance, sculptural art, and some historical and cultural characteristics of the Ly and Tran dynasties.

11. Practical applications: This thesis can be used as a reference for teaching, learning, and researching historical sites and related artifacts.

12. Future research directions:

Research prospects on terracotta architectural materials from the Ly and Tran dynasties are broader, comparing them with areas of similar characteristics and contemporaries. The research should focus on the function and use of these materials, especially roofing materials.

Research on architectural materials systems in general.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

1. Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy, Nguyen Thanh Khuong (2015),Two pieces of roof tiles inscribed with Chinese characters were discovered at the Kính Thiên Palace site in Hanoi., NPHMVKCH, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 573-574.

2. Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy (2018a),The type of white glazed yin-yang roof tile from the Ly Dynasty was discovered in the Kinh Thien Palace area – the central part of Thang Long Imperial Citadel., NPHMVKCH, Social Sciences Publishing House, pp. 378-379.

3. Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy (2018b),For the first time, several artifacts of gold-glazed architectural materials from the Tran Dynasty were discovered at the Kinh Thien Palace site.NPHMVKCH, Social Sciences Publishing House, pp. 380-381

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: October 3, 1983 4. Place of birth: Nam Dinh

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

6. Changes in academic process: No change

7. Official thesis title: Terra cotta architectural materials in Ly, Tran dynasty at Kinh Thien main Palace area through excavations from 2011 to 2014

8. Major: Archeology; Code: 60.22.03.17

9. Supervisors: Dr.A/Prof Tong Trung Tin, Institute of Archeology

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

This thesis is the first full systematic resources about Ly - Tran terra cotta architectural materials systems through excavations in Kinh Thien Palace area from 2011 to 2014.

Classify scientifically of terra-cotta architectural materials relics of the Ly and Tran dynasties during the excavations in Kinh Thien Palace area (2011-2014). Understanding the characteristics of the system of architectural relics of the Ly and Tran dynasties, as well as the development of these types in Kinh Thien Palace area on the following aspects: type, material, patterns, techniques.

Comparative analysis and evaluation of the characteristics of terra cotta architectural material Ly, Tran in the Kinh Thien Palace area to determine the value of this system of relics in relation to the monuments of the same nature and date in other areas.

The research results of this thesis will provide and contribute material for the research and understanding of the system of terracotta architectural material in the Ly and Tran periods, thereby contributing to the understanding of architectural appearance and artistry, as well as some cultural and historical characteristics of Ly - Tran

11. Practical applicability, if any: this thesis can be used as reference in teaching, learning, studying about related relics and artifacts

12. Further research directions, if any:

Prospects of studying inscriptions on architectural materials in a wider space and compared with areas of the same nature and concomitant. Research on the function and usage of materials especially on the roof, etc.

Studying on system of architectural materials generally.

13. Thesis-related publications:

1. Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy, Nguyen Thanh Khuong (2015),Two pieces of tile printed in Chinese discovered at the site of the Kinh Thien Palace, Hanoi, NPHMVKCH, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pg. 573-574.

2. Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy (2018a),The type of white yin-yang glazed tiles of Ly dynastry discovered in thethe Kinh Thien Palace- Central Thang Long Citadel, NPHMVKCH, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pg.378-379.

3. Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy (2018b),The first time discovered a number architecteshare of artifacts golden glaze of Tran dynastry inthe Kinh Thien Palace,NPHMVKCH, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pg.380-381.