Quang Ngai exhibits subject “Underwater cultural heritage”

(Cinet)- An exhibition showcasing over 500 artefacts taken from wrecked ships in central Vietnam opened in Quang Ngai General Musuem, on October 13.

This is one of activities in the framework ofthe International Scientific Workshop “Underwater Archaeology in Vietnam and Southeast Asia: cooperation for development”

The exhibits include collections of ceramics dating back to 13th century, Champa stone items and cannons and cannon-balls from the 19 th century.

In addition, the exhibition showcases other artefacts collected by the Quang Nam Museum and private collectors.

The show aims at presenting tangible and intangible cultural values of objects founded underwater in the central region, serving scientific work inside and outside the countries, and helping visitors understand Vietnam’s underwater cultural heritage and sea-based economic potential.

The exhibition attracted the participation of Rujaya Abhakorn, Director of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation, Nguyen Giang Hai, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology, local authorities and scientists from 17 countries and territories.

The exhibition run until October 17.

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