Two ancient tombs unearthed in Hanoi's new urban center

VietNamNet Bridge ^ | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | VNE

[SunkenCiv]

The first tomb was dug up by road builders in the evening of April 1. The Vietnam Archaeology Institute has sent three experts to the site. Construction activities at this area have been canceled to serve urgent excavation. Shortly after that, the second tomb and the well were unearthed... The two tombs were built by terra-cotta bricks, with domes. Bricks have patterns and ancient characters... Dr. Nguyen Lan Cuong, from the Vietnam Archaeology Institute, said that the two tombs were built in the 4th or 6th centuries. The bigger tomb was built earlier than the small one. The tombs are in Chinese style, but the owners may be Vietnamese... The ancient well is located around 100m from the two tombs. The tombs look similar to tombs in the Thang Long Royal Citadel.

[SunkenCiv]

Two ancient tombs and an ancient well which were built in 4th and 6th centuries have been discovered in Hanoi's Ciputra new residential area.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks MestaMachine.

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BTW Vietnamese graves are round now, and are usually used as the village toilet. The mounds provide some privacy.

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