A Dong Son drum was one of the few artefacts discovered during a unexploded ordnance search of a mine in Southern Laos.
Ancient treasure trove found in Laos’ search for old bombs
Xinhua, 20 November 2014
Artifacts that shed light on a period some 2,500 years ago have been unearthed when people were searching for unexploded ordnance remaining from past wars at a mine site in southern Laos, state-run media Vientiane Times reported Thursday.
A bronze drum dating back to the Dong Son era which is now on display in Vientiane at the National Museum is considered the most significant find of the treasure trove.
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