via Hanoi Times, 06 June 2023: An excavation at Co Loa Special National Relic in Hanoi aims to uncover artifacts and shed light on the era of King Ngo Quyen, before the planned construction of Ngo Quyen Temple.
An excavation will be carried out at Co Loa Special National Relic, Co Loa Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi, from June 10 to August 20, according to the decision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The excavation will be conducted by the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center in coordination with the Institute of Archaeology in the 100-square-meter area where the Ngo Quyen Temple is planned. The team is led by researcher Trinh Hoang Hiep, Institute of Archaeology. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, this excavation will clarify the value of the ancient monument and King Ngo Quyen’s era.
It’s expected that the archaeologists will find more artifacts in this area before building Ngo Quyen Temple.
