TTLV: Terracotta architectural materials of the Ly and Tran dynasties through excavations 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 on recognition of students No. 4295/2016/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 16, 2016 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic name:Terracotta architectural materials of the Ly and Tran dynasties through excavations in the Kinh Thien Palace area from 2011 to 2014

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

9. Scientific advisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Tong Trung Tin, Institute of Archaeology

10. Summary of thesis results:

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

Conduct a systematic classification of terracotta architectural material relics of the Ly and Tran dynasties through excavations in the Kinh Thien Palace area (2011-2014). Study the characteristics of the system of terracotta architectural material relics of the Ly and Tran dynasties as well as the development process of those types in the Kinh Thien Palace area in terms of: type, material, pattern, and technique.

Comparing, synthesizing and analyzing the characteristics of terracotta architectural materials of the Ly and Tran dynasties in the Kinh Thien Palace area to determine the values ​​of this system of relics in relation to relics in other sites of the same nature and age in other areas.

Through the study of terracotta architectural materials of the Ly and Tran dynasties in the Kinh Thien Palace area, we can further understand the architectural appearance as well as the characteristics of the Kinh Thien Palace area during the Ly and Tran dynasties.

The research results of the thesis will provide and contribute more materials for the research and study of the system of terracotta architectural materials in the Ly and Tran dynasties, thereby contributing to the study of the architectural appearance, the art of sculpture as well as some historical and cultural characteristics of the Ly and Tran dynasties.

11. Practical applicability: The thesis can be used as a reference for teaching, studying, and learning about relics and related artifacts.

12. Further research directions:

Prospects for research on Ly and Tran terracotta architectural materials in a larger space, compared with areas of the same nature and contemporaneity. Research on the function and usage of different types of materials, especially roofing.

Research on architectural material systems in general.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

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

2. Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy (2018a),White glazed yin-yang tiles from the Ly Dynasty discovered in the Kinh Thien Palace area - the central area of ​​Thang Long Imperial Citadel, NPHMVKCH, Social Sciences Publishing House, pp.378-379.

3. Chu Thi Ngoc Thuy (2018b),For the first time, some relics 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 architectematerials of artifacts golden glaze of Tran dynastry inthe Kinh Thien Palace,NPHMVKCH, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pg.380-381.