Locations where archaeological traces were found in the An Sinh temple area. Photo: Department of Culture and Information of Dong Trieu town
At An Sinh Temple, archaeologists found traces of foundations, foundation bundles, two brick courtyards and 38 column foundations of many architectural units. Of these, four units are connected to form a large-scale complex. The courtyard between the structures is paved with bricks using the mortar-wedge technique, creating a lemon flower shape, similar to the courtyards discovered in the An Sinh Temple grounds.
Traces of column foundations have been revealed, showing that the foundations were compacted with red gravel or sandstone. The techniques and materials used to reinforce column foundations are similar to the techniques and materials used to reinforce foundations during the Tran Dynasty discovered in An Sinh Temple, Thai Mieu Temple and several other Tran Dynasty relics in Dong Trieu town.
An Sinh Temple in Trai Loc village, An Sinh commune, was recognized by the state as a national historical and cultural relic since 1962. Photo: Department of Culture and Information of Dong Trieu town
Mr. Tong Trung Tin, Chairman of the Vietnam Archaeological Association, assessed that the initial excavations have further strengthened the hypothesis that during the Tran Dynasty, An Sinh Temple was the residence of An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu. These discoveries are very important and require a comprehensive survey and research plan. After documentation, the excavation team filled in and preserved the underground remains that were discovered.
An Sinh Temple worships 8 kings of the Tran Dynasty and An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu (brother of King Tran Thai Tong, father of Hung Dao Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan). The Tran Dynasty stele inscription reads: "Kham Minh Thanh Vu Hien Dao An Sinh Vuong Hoang De (Tran Lieu) passed away on October 2, Tan Hoi year. His tomb is at Dong Sinh mausoleum, 65 hectares".
Lemon flower bricks were found in Sinh field in front of An Sinh temple. Photo: Department of Culture and Information of Dong Trieu town
At Am Hoa Pagoda, excavation results show that this is one of the large relic complexes in the Truc Lam Yen Tu pagoda and tower system. Most of the architectural foundation relics discovered were recorded to date back to the Le Trung Hung period, 17th century.
A square-shaped architectural plan appearing in the central area of Am Hoa Pagoda is believed to be the Tam Bao. The structure and remaining traces show that the Tam Bao of Am Hoa Pagoda during the Le Trung Hung period did not use the ground and was raised. This is a unique and rare structure in the Truc Lam pagoda system.
At Trai Cap, excavation results show that this relic was built during the Tran Dynasty and restored during the Le Trung Hung Dynasty. During the Tran Dynasty, Trai Cap was large in scale, covering most of the hill. After the Tran Dynasty architecture collapsed, during the Le Trung Hung Dynasty, people rebuilt a new structure on the central area of the Tran Dynasty architecture on a smaller scale, reusing construction materials from the Tran Dynasty. Relics show that during the Le Trung Hung Dynasty, Trai Cap was a pagoda.
Given the archaeological results, scientists have proposed to soon recognize Am Hoa and Trai Cap as provincial-level relics. The People's Committee of Quang Ninh province needs to have a plan to connect the new relics with Ho Thien, Ngoa Van and Yen Tu relics to preserve and promote cultural and historical values.
Dong Trieu Town People's Committee and the excavation team sent documents, excavation results reports and recommendations to Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee for consideration.
According to VnExpress
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