via Vietnam News, 06 December 2023: A collaborative excavation project between Vietnamese and South Korean archaeologists at the Gò Danh Sang relic site in An Giang, part of the Óc Eo-Ba Thê archaeological site, aims to uncover more about the Óc Eo culture. This initiative is part of a broader research effort to understand the role of inhabitants in ancient maritime trade routes. The site, which was a commercial hub of the Phù Nam Kingdom two millennia ago, has gained National Special Heritage status in Vietnam and is under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
Vietnamese and South Korean archaeologists are working on an excavation project at the Gò Danh Sang relic site in the Cửu Long Delta province of An Giang to explore more discoveries of Óc Eo culture.
The site is part of the Óc Eo – Ba Thê archaeological site in the town of Óc Eo, Thoại Sơn District.
It covers an area of 300 square metres, consisting of three holes.
The program is part of a joint research cooperation project of the province’s Óc Eo Cultural Relics Management Board with Korean scientific organisations to identify the role of inhabitants in the lower basin of the Mekong River and the southern part of Korean Peninsula to ancient maritime trade routes.
Source: VN, South Korea excavate Óc Eo archaeological site in An Giang
