Quang Ngai (VNA) – A wide range of treasures discovered in nineancient shipwrecks in Vietnamese waters were exhibited at the centre forpromoting values of cultural heritages in the central province of Quang Ngai onJune 19.
On display were pottery pieces like vases, bowls, plates, and jars found inBinh Thuan province, ceramic items dated 13th-14th century in Binh Dinh province, and stone statues in Ha Tien province.
Particularly, nearly 16,000 Chu Dau pottery pieces discovered in shipwrecks inQuang Nam province’s Cu Lao Cham waters reveal a quintessence of Vietnameseculture. They are vivid illustration for Vietnam’s resounding success inexporting local staples to foreign countries.
Other exhibits originated from China and Thailand.
Experts said that the excavation and study of ancient shipwrecks bring aboutvaluable documents and treasures for the Vietnamese archeological sector.Besides, they also proved Vietnam once had vibrant trade and cultural exchangesvia sea route.-VNA