University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Hanoi

1. Full name:Nguyen Van Anh

2. Date of birth: 6/7/1979

3. Place of origin:Nam Dinh

4. The learning process

- University: Department of History, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (1997-2001)

- Master's Degree: Department of History, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (2006-2010)

- PhD: Department of History, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (2013-2018)

- Exchange and professional development: Training course on excavation and preservation of archaeological heritage at the UNESCO Asia Pacific Centre (Nara, Japan), (October-December 2006)

- Training course on the preservation of archaeological sites after excavation at the Wallonia-Bruxellse Regional Archaeological Office (Liegé – Belgium) (September 2009).

5. Work at the Department of History and Culture

• From 2001 to October 2011: Researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.

• From 2011 to April 2015: Researcher, Head of the Art and Architecture Research Department, Center for Imperial City Studies, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.

• From 2015 to present: Lecturer, Department of History (now the Department of History and Culture), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

• From 2024 to March 2025: Deputy Director of the Center for Research and Promotion of Cultural Resources, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

• From December 2014 to June 2026: Deputy Director, Director of the Museum of History and Culture, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

• Research direction:

• Archeology;

• Issues related to ancient art and architecture: Fortifications, palace architecture, religious architecture, beliefs, landscapes, and architectural planning;

• Truc Lam Buddhism within the context of Dai Viet Buddhism;

• Research on the preservation of archaeological sites;

• Research on planning, conservation, restoration, and enhancement of the value of architectural relics.

• Heritage management and exploitation; Cultural industries based on heritage exploitation.

6. List of published works

6.1. Monographs

1. Am Ngoa Van. Culture and Information Publishing House, Hanoi, 2013.

2. Am Ngoa Van. Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 2015 (reprinted)

3. The Tran Dynasty tomb complex in Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh. Culture and Information Publishing House, Hanoi.

6.2. Reference Books

4. Problem and Solution of Thang Long Imperial Citadel Conservation, p. 30-33, in the book “Training Report on Cultural Heritage Protection”. Nara (Japan), 2006.

5. Architectural relics from the Tran Dynasty in Zone AB, Thang Long Imperial Citadel - Inheritance and Development, pp. 65-94, in the book "Scientific Bulletin of the Center for Imperial Citadel Studies". Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 2015.

6. The Lỗ Ngồi Cave site - Results of investigation and excavation in 2014-2015, pp. 149-174, in the book "Scientific Bulletin of the Center for Imperial City Research". Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 2016.

7. The Tomb of Tran Hien Tong - Results of archaeological excavation and research in 2014, pp. 175-200, in the book "Scientific Bulletin of the Center for Imperial City Research". Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 2016.

8. The system of ports and port cities in the Lam River basin: documents, perceptions and issues, pp. 397-412, in the book "The Sea and the Land: Roles and Networks of Exchange in the Central River Basins". National University of Hanoi Publishing House, Hanoi, 2018.

9. Research on the places of worship of Zen masters: Khong Lo, Minh Khong, Dao Hanh and Giac Hai, pp. 329-360, in the book "The Life and Career of Zen Master Nguyen Minh Khong". The Gioi Publishing House, Hanoi, 2020.

10. Quynh Lam, a center of Buddhism during the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties, pp. 497-517, in the book "Zen Master Phap Loa: His spiritual career, Zen studies, and historical imprint". National University Publishing House, Hanoi, 2021.

11. Interpreting the Cultural Layers, in the book “Discovering Vietnam's Ancient Capital: the Archeology and History of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi”. NUS Press National University of Singapore, Singapore, 2024.

12. Seeking answers to the soil layers at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, pp. 132-138, in the book "Unearthing the relics of Thang Long Imperial Citadel: A first glimpse into Hanoi's archaeological heritage". The World Publishing House, Hanoi, 2008.

13. The Vietnam-China border marker in the French-Qing border demarcation plan of the late 19th century, pp. 860-883, in the book "Research on national sovereignty and territory according to the comprehensive approach of Vietnamese history, Volume 1: Some general issues on territorial sovereignty and land borders", The World Publishing House, Hanoi, 2025.

6.3. Journal Articles

14. Ngoa Van Pagoda through Archaeological Evidence // Journal of Buddhist Studies, No. 5/2008, pp. 28-35. Hanoi, 2008.

15. Architectural Materials of Thang Long Imperial Citadel through 5 Years of Research (co-authored) // Journal of Archaeology, No. 5-2010, pp. 73-79. Hanoi, 2010.

16. Preservation and conservation of relics and artifacts during archaeological excavation and research, and their potential application in the context of Vietnamese archaeology // Journal of Archaeology, No. 1/2011, pp. 79-85. Hanoi, 2011.

17. The Thai Temple Relics through Archaeological Documents (co-authored) // Journal of Archaeology, No. 5/2011, pp. 5-22. Hanoi, 2011.

18. Architectural materials at Thai Temple (co-authored) // Journal of Archaeology, No. 5/2011, pp. 23-37. Hanoi, 2011.

19. Thai Temple, Doc Trai communal house and the history of the formation of the camps in An Sinh // Journal of Archaeology, No. 5/2011, pp. 49-52. Hanoi, 2011.

20. Results of the exploratory excavation of Tu Phuc tomb // Journal of Archaeology, No. 5/2011, pp. 79-89. Hanoi, 2011.

21. Relic repository of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong // Journal of Buddhist Studies, No. 2-2013, pp. 30-32. Hanoi, 2013.

22. Ngoa Van, the place where Tran Nhan Tong attained Buddhahood // Journal of Historical Studies, No. 1/2016, pp. 30-39. Hanoi, 2016.

23. Roof tiles with human faces from Luy Lau (Vietnam) (co-authored) // Journal of Archaeology, No. 1/2016, pp. 30-39. Hanoi, 2016.

24. The system of pagodas and stupas of the Truc Lam Zen sect at Yen Tu // World Heritage Magazine, pp. 59-69. Hanoi, 2016.

25. Ho Thien Pagoda, a place of retreat for high-ranking monks practicing meditation (co-authored) // World Heritage Magazine, No. 1/2017, pp. 30-39. Hanoi, 2017.

26. From the results of archaeological research on the reconstruction of the stupa at Thai Lang using 3D technology // Journal of Archaeology, No. 5/2017, pp. 84-92. Hanoi, 2017.

27. Understanding the Hoi Thong trading port through historical and archaeological documents (co-authored) // Journal of Historical Studies, No. 8/2017, pp. 30-41. Hanoi, 2017.

28. The Tran Dynasty temple system in Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh // Journal of Science and Technology, No. 60/2018, pp. 38-41. Hanoi, 2018.

29. Application of non-destructive testing techniques in the study of archaeological specimens discovered at Ngoa Van hermitage (Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh) // Nuclear Science and Technology Information, No. 62, March 2020, pp. 39-46. Hanoi, 2020.

30. The image of a human head on a bird's body: Origin, name, and symbolic meaning // Journal of Archaeology, No. 4/2021, pp. 66-79. Hanoi, 2021.

31. Research evaluating the value and proposing conservation and promotion plans for Thien Long Uyen relic site // Ha Long University Journal of Science, No. 01/12/2021, pp. 28-42. Ha Long, 2021.

32. Sung Nhan Pagoda on Thien Lieu Mountain and its relationship with Thien Long Garden // Journal of Buddhist Studies, January 2022 issue, pp. 33-39. Hanoi, 2022.

33. Materials used in the manufacture of thin white porcelain during the Early Le Dynasty: The case of two imperial bowls discovered in Thang Long Imperial Citadel // Journal of Archaeology, No. 5/2022, pp. 34-40. Hanoi, 2022.

34. 11-13世纪越南李朝的佛教寺塔遗产 (general) // 大众考古 (Popular Archeology), 04-2023, pp.77-85. China, 2023.

35. Preserving and promoting the heritage value of Ly Dynasty pagodas and towers: Current status and solutions (co-authored) // Journal of Archaeology, No. 1/2024. Hanoi, 2024.

6.4. Articles printed in the conference proceedings

36. Architecture of Quynh Lam Pagoda during the Le Trung Hung period through Archaeological documents (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference “Preservation and Restoration of Quynh Lam Buddhist Center”, pp. 4-23. Quang Ninh, 2014.

37. Historical and archaeological value of the Tran Dynasty relic system in Dong Trieu (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference “The value of the special national relic site of the Tran Dynasty historical site in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)”, pp. 25-78. Quang Ninh, 2014.

38. Ngoc Thanh Inn through various sources // Proceedings of the scientific conference “The Value of the National Special Historical Site of the Tran Dynasty in Dong Trieu (Quang Ninh)”, pp. 199-211. Quang Ninh, 2014.

39. Results of the excavation of Tu Phuc tomb site (Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh), 2016 // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2017”, pp. 258-261. Hanoi, 2018.

40. Thien Long Garden and the issue of the headquarters of the two Tran kings in the Battle of Bach Dang in 1288 // Proceedings of the international scientific conference “Bach Dang and the Tran Dynasty in the context of the 13th-century world”, pp. 398-403. Quang Ninh, 2018.

41. Results of excavations at Ngoa Van hermitage, Ngoa Van historical site, Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2018”, pp. 323-328. Hanoi, 2019.

42. Results of excavation at Huyen Temple site (Nghi Xuan - Ha Tinh) // Proceedings of the scientific conference "New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2018", pp. 338-344. Hanoi, 2019.

43. The idea of ​​planning for the preservation and promotion of the value of the Nhi-Tam Thanh historical and scenic complex, To Thi Mountain and Mac Dynasty Citadel // Proceedings of the scientific conference “Preservation and promotion of the value of the historical and scenic complex of Nhi-Tam Thanh, To Thi Mountain and Mac Dynasty Citadel”, pp. 267-280. Lang Son, 2019.

44. Results of the 2020 excavation of the Nựng Vỡ site (part of the Thiên Long Uyển historical site, Đông Triều, Quảng Ninh) (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2020”, pp. 942-947. Hanoi, 2021.

45. Archaeological investigation in the Thien Lieu mountain area, Quang Ninh province (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference "New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2019", pp. 370-375. Hanoi, 2020.

46. Results of the first excavation of Thien Long Uyen site, 2019 (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2020”, pp. 366-369. Hanoi, 2020.

47. Traces of the Tran Dynasty in Hoanh Bo (formerly), Quang Ninh (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2019”, pp. 375-379. Hanoi, 2020.

48. Results of excavations at Duong Ngoai in Thien Long Uyen historical site (Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh) (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2020”, pp. 937-942. Hanoi, 2021.

49. Results of the 2020 excavation of Thien Long Uyen site (Quang Ninh) (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2020”, pp. 337-341. Hanoi, 2021.

50. Tower No. 1 in the pagoda garden of Ho Thien Pagoda // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2020”, pp. 430-345. Hanoi, 2021.

51. Archaeological research on the restoration and reconstruction of architectural works, the case of Thong Dan 1 (co-authored) // Proceedings of the scientific conference “Archaeological Heritage Management: Theory and Practice”, pp. 117-128. Hanoi, 2022.

52. Decorative Bodhi leaves in Ly-Tran period architecture: discovery status, types and functions // Proceedings of the international scientific conference “Thang Long Imperial Citadel - Hanoi: 20 Years of Progress”, pp. 79-87. Hanoi Publishing House, Hanoi, 2023.

53. Planning for the preservation and promotion of the value of Tra Co communal house relic in the context of Mong Cai urban area // Proceedings of the scientific conference "Nomination dossier for Tra Co communal house as a special national relic". Quang Ninh, 2023.

54. Dong Chau communal house, Tien Lang commune, Tien Yen district, Quang Ninh province // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2022”, pp. 550-551. Hanoi, 2023.

55. Results of the 2021 excavation of the Dam Tri site // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2022”, pp. 461-469. Hanoi, 2023.

56. Results of the excavation of the Trai Cap (Trai Cap) site in 2021 // Proceedings of the scientific conference “New Discoveries in Archaeology in 2022”, pp. 446-449. Hanoi, 2023.

57. The ancient Vauban citadel in Vietnam: Documentation and Research // Proceedings of the international scientific conference “Multidisciplinary approaches in the study of history and international relations: from the perspective of Vietnamese and French scholars”. Hanoi, February 2024.

58. Restoring Ancient Pottery - Some Observations from Chu Dau Pottery // Proceedings of the Scientific Conference “Ancient Pottery Craft in Ninh Binh - Tradition and Modernity”, pp. 863-880. Ninh Binh, 2024.

6.5. Scientific research topics/projects

59. Excavation and archaeological research of the Thai Lang site (Tomb of King Tran Anh Tong) in 2012 (Excavation leader)

60. Excavation and archaeological research of Phu Son Mausoleum (Tomb of King Tran Du Tong – 2012); Nguyen Mausoleum (Tomb of King Tran Nghe Tong – 2012) (Excavation supervisor)

61. Archaeological excavation and research at Hy Lang site (Tomb of King Tran Due Tong) (Excavation supervisor)

62. The system of tombs of the Tran Dynasty kings: archaeological and historical documents. Results and issues raised (Project Leader)

63. Revising, researching, and temporarily preserving and promoting the value of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel historical site (Project Secretary)

64. Archaeological exploration excavation of Sinh Pagoda site, An Sinh commune, Dong Trieu district, Quang Ninh province (Excavation supervisor)

65. Archaeological excavation and research at the Tu Phuc tomb site (Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh) (Excavation supervisor)

66. Preservation of archaeological traces at Thai Temple relic site (Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh) (Design lead).

67. Archaeological excavation and research at Thong Dan, Cua Phu, and Do Kieu sites within the Ngoa Van Pagoda complex (Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh) (Excavation supervisor)

68. Archaeological excavation and research at the Mu Lang site (Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh) (Excavation supervisor)

69. Research and compilation of the National History of Vietnam, Volume VI (Principal member)

70. Project on Management, Preservation and Promotion of the Value of Historical Sites and Scenic Spots in Hoanh Bo District (formerly) until 2025, with a vision to 2030 (Project Leader)

71. Research evaluating the value, historical and cultural significance of Thien Long Uyen site and the Yen Duc area within the overall context of the 1288 Bach Dang victory site, and proposing directions for protecting, preserving, restoring and promoting the value of the site (Main member)

72. Project on Management, Preservation and Promotion of the Value of Historical Sites and Scenic Spots in Cam Pha City until 2025, with a Vision to 2030 (Project Leader)

73. Project on Organizing and Managing Festivals in Quang Ninh Province from 2020 to 2025, with a vision to 2030 (Project Leader)

74. This study evaluates and proposes solutions for preserving and promoting the heritage value of provincial Confucian temples in Northern Vietnam in the current digital age.

75. Research and compilation of the National Geographical Survey of Vietnam: History (Principal member)

76. Research on the cultural and historical values ​​of the Yen Tu complex of historical sites and scenic spots (Principal member)

77. Project on Organizing and Managing Festivals in Dong Trieu Town until 2030, with a Vision to 2040 (Project Leader)

78. Archaeological excavation of the Dam Nha Mac site (Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh) in 2024 (Excavation leader)

79. Developing a Scientific Dossier for the National Scenic Site of Mui Doi - Hon Doi (Hon Dau), Van Thanh Commune, Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province (Project Leader)

80. Compiled the book "Cam Pha - Land and People"

81. Research on the materials of Đại Việt coins from the 11th-16th centuries

82. Compiled the Gazetteer of Nam Dinh Province (Main member)

83. Prepare a summary of the dossier proposing the ranking of the cave complex in the Tien Pagoda area (An Nghia commune, Phu Tho province) as a special national scenic site.

84. Emergency excavation of the Chap Khe brick tomb remains (Excavation supervisor).

7. Rewards

• Certificate of Merit from the President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (2010);

• Lectures on history by Dinh Xuan Lam (2018);

• Certificate of Merit from the Director of Hanoi National University (2025);

• Certificate of Merit from the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Education Trade Union (2025);

• Certificate of Merit from Quang Ninh Province (2025).