Indian experts assist in restoring ancient towers at UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam
Restoration work has resumed on the E and F tower groups at Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Quang Nam Province, with Indian experts now leading a major conservation project valued at nearly US$4.85 million from…
Vietnam recognizes Champa cultural artifact as national treasure
A Kala relief, which is a unique stone sculpture carved by the ancient Champa people discovered in Phu Yen Province, has been recognized as a Vietnamese national treasure under a prime ministerial decision, the provincial cultural authorities reported this week.
Vietnam uncovers oldest human remains
Skeletal remains dating back 10,000 years have been found in the northern province of Ha Nam, marking the oldest human fossil ever unearthed in Vietnam.
Roman-style gladiator arena under restoration in Hue
A Roman-style arena where elephants and tigers were pitted against each other during the Nguyen Dynasty reign is being restored in the former imperial city of Hue.
1100-year-old monolithic sandstone Shivling unearthed in Vietnam’s Cham temple complex in My Son Sanctuary
The Shivling was discovered during a conservation project at Vietnam’s Cham temple complex in My Son Sanctuary. The Archeological Survey of India has been helping the Vietnamese government agencies in the preservation and restoration works in the ancient Hindu site.
Archaeological Survey of India discovers 9th century sandstone Shiva linga in Vietnam
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also congratulated the ASI on their discovery, which was excavated in an ancient Hindu temple complex in Vietnam.