SCIENTISTS RELEASE NEW STUDIES ON NAM BO REGION'S HISTORY

Subject: [vnnews-l] RES: SCIENTISTS RELEASE NEW STUDIES ON NAM BO
REGION'S HISTORY
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 21:37:40 -0700 (PDT)
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Thai Press Reports

April 13, 2006 Thursday

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HEADLINE: VIETNAM SCIENTISTS RELEASE NEW STUDIES ON NAM BO REGION'S
HISTORY

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Section: Regional News - Initial results of scientific investigations and
research into the history of the Nam Bo (southern Vietnam) region during
the period between the 17th century and the late 19th century were
released by Vietnam Historical Sciences Society, Vietnam Social Sciences
Institute, and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Twenty seven reports and supporting research materials written by more
than 40 scientists and historians about the historical period were
released, including work on archaeology, paleoan-thropology, history,
ethnology, cultural studies, geology, ecology, and environment studies.
According to Professor Phan Huy Le, president of Vietnam Historical
Sciences Society, research ers explored the history of the southern
region
through the many layers of culture left by its inhabitants starting in
the
prehistoric period.

This interpretation is in line with the common point of view of world
historians, Le added.

Over the last few decades, Vietnamese archaeologists have carried out
excavations nation-wide, uncovering many interesting discoveries.

According to the released reports, Vietnam's ancient history is not only
Dong Son Culture with the establishment of Van Lang State (7th-6th B.C.)
and Au Lac State (earlier 3rd B.C.) but also includes Sa Huynh-Champa
Culture with the formation of the Lam Ap State (Ancient Champa Kingdom)
(1st B.C.) and Oc Eo Culture with the Phu Nam Kingdom (1st-7th A.D.).

The initial investigations and research covers changes in the natural
environment, migration, administrative management system of Nguyen Lords
(1558-1777) in the Cuu Long (Mekong) delta region, economic development,
and international legal agreements which confirm Vietnam's sovereignty to
the land.

The research revealed a history of the work, cultural, and spiritual
elements of Vietnamese lives.

Historical documents and international legal agreements are a firm
foundation to confirm that the Nam Bo Region is part of Vietnam's
territory and ethnic groups living in the land are part of a united
Vietnamese nation. - VNS