The Vietnam Military History Museum, established on July 17, 1956, is located at Hanoi's 28A Dien Bien Phu Street, adjacent to the Hanoi Flag Tower, one of the city’s major historic landmarks. This is one of Vietnam's six national museums. It currently holds tens of thousands of exhibits, displayed in 3 indoor and 2 outdoor areas, leading visitors through the armed struggles waged by Vietnamese people. One of the wooden wattles used in the famous Bach Dang naval battle against the Mongolian army in 1288 by the Great General Tran Hung Dao. Aware that the enemy was ignorant of the tidal sequence of Bach Dang River, General Tran Hung Dao ordered the wattles planted at the bottom of the river and staged a fallback. As the tide receded, the enemy got stuck in the maze of wattles, allowing Tran Hung Dao’s army defeat one of the most powerful invaders in the world, making history. The wattle at the museum was found in a water lagoon adjacent to Chanh river dike, Quang Ninh … [Read more...] about Vietnam Military History Museum preserves legacy of national resistance
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Shipwreck artefacts from sunken ships displayed at history museum
Nearly 500 artefacts recovered from sunken vessels dating from the 15th to 18th century are being displayed at the Vietnam National Museum of History. More than 60,000 artefacts, mostly blue and white ceramics, were recovered from a ship found near Binh Thuan (excavated in 2001 and 2002) The largest-ever exhibition, which runs from January 18 to May 18, gives visitors a chance to see for the first time a big number of ceramic artifacts and an overview of Vietnam’s underwater archaeological achievements, Vietnamese and Asian ceramics, and the Silk Road (207BC-220AD) of the sea. Many blue and white enamel ware and multi-colored enamel pottery items are recovered from a ship found near Ca Mau Province According to director of the Vietnam History Museum, Nguyen Van Cuong, most of the 500 artefacts being displayed are goods from dozens of sunken merchant vessels which were recovered recently from the East Sea. Some antiques made from copper including sinks and … [Read more...] about Shipwreck artefacts from sunken ships displayed at history museum
Vietnam helps Laos upgrade Military History Museum
At the ground-breaking ceremony (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Vientiane on January 19 to start a project on the maintenance and upgrade of the Lao Military History Museum as a gift from the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence to its Lao counterpart. The ceremony was attended by General Ngo Xuan Lich, Politburo member and Minister of Defence, and his Lao counterpart Chansamon Chanyalath. Speaking at the event, Lt. Gen. Noethong Phomlavong, Deputy Chief of the General Political Department of the Lao People’s Army, said the project is of great significance and a new landmark in the special relation of friendship and solidarity between the two sides. He also expressed gratitude to the party, State and people of Vietnam for their attention and assistance to the Lao People’s Army. Representatives of the Vietnamese constructor guaranteed the completion of the project as scheduled with the highest quality. The project is started on the … [Read more...] about Vietnam helps Laos upgrade Military History Museum
History Museum displaying shipwreck artifacts
The largest-ever exhibition of 500 artifacts from sunken vessels dating from the 15th to 18th century will take place at the Vietnam National Museum of History from January 18 to May 18. 500 artifacts being exhibited at Vietnam National Museum of History from January 18 to May 18. For the first time, visitors will have the opportunity to admire a massive amount of ceramic artifacts taken from ancient ships found in the waters near Binh Thuan, Hon Dam, Cu Lao Cham, Hon Cau, and Ca Mau. Nearly 500 artifacts, mostly goods on ancient merchant boats, have been discovered in the East Sea and their display presents an overview of Vietnam’s underwater archaeological achievements, Vietnamese and Asian ceramics, and the “Silk Road” (207BC-220AD) on the sea. The exhibition is divided into four themes: Vietnamese seas and sea trade; Vietnamese commercial ceramics; The Silk Road on the Sea; and ships excavated from Vietnam’s seabed. According to Mr. Nguyen … [Read more...] about History Museum displaying shipwreck artifacts
History museum opens exhibition on 15th century antiques
A visitor views the collection of Cây Mai ceramics on display at the Nét Cũ Dấu Xưa (Marks of History) exhibition at the Việt Nam History Museum in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Gia ThuậnViet Nam News HCM CITY — The Việt Nam History Museum in HCM City has opened the Nét Cũ Dấu Xưa (Marks of History) exhibition, showcasing 130 Vietnamese artefacts from the 15th to 20th century. The pieces are from the collections of 27 members of the HCM City Antiques Association and from the museum. Hoàng Anh Tuấn, the museum’s director, said: “The exhibition shows their passion and desire for collecting, preserving and promoting cultural relics.” “It also shows their knowledge, understanding and love of Vietnamese culture and fine arts,” said Tuấn. The exhibition displays items made from stone, metal and ceramics. The collection is composed of Cây Mai ceramics, a famous … [Read more...] about History museum opens exhibition on 15th century antiques