via Vietnam Plus, 12 July 2024: A 2,000-year-old salt-making field from the Sa Huynh civilization has been discovered in Duc Pho, Quang Ngai. Spanning 10 hectares, this find, located near ancient Sa Huynh residences and burial sites, adds significant value to the UNESCO recognition efforts for the Sa Huynh archaeological site. Researchers are analyzing artifacts to confirm its historical context.
A salt-making field, dating back about 2,000 years of ancient Sa Huynh people, has been discovered in Duc Pho commune, the central province of Quang Ngai, according to Deputy Director of the Quang Ngai General Museum Doan Ngoc Khoi.
The official further said the discovery will be and important addition for dossiers to seek UNESCO’s recognition of the Sa Huynh civilisation archaeological site.
The field has an area of about 10 ha in Co hamlet, Long Thanh 2 commune, Pho Thanh ward, Duc Pho township, 800m from the ancient Sa Huynh people’s residence and 500m from their burial place. The ancient Sa Huynh people used flat, hard rock foundations and seawater to make their salt for daily life.
Source: Ancient Sa Huynh salt-making field discovered in Quang Ngai | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
