Numerous artefacts unearthed from ancient tomb in Nghe An

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The emergency excavation is carried out at an ancient brick tomb in the Ru But area of Kim Lien commune, Nghe An province. (Photo: Ho Ha/VNA)
A number of glazed ceramic artefacts, coins and metal objects are unearthed during the excavation. (Photo: Ho Ha/VNA)
A number of glazed ceramic artefacts, coins and metal objects are unearthed during the excavation. (Photo: Ho Ha/VNA)
A number of glazed ceramic artefacts, coins and metal objects are unearthed during the excavation. (Photo: Ho Ha/VNA)
The brick tomb is discovered in the garden of a local household in Kim Lien commune, Nghe An province. (Photo: Ho Ha/VNA)
A number of glazed ceramic artefacts, coins and metal objects are unearthed during the excavation. (Photo: Ho Ha/VNA)
Archaeologists discover two iron swords during the excavation of the brick tomb. (Photo: Ho Ha/VNA)
Numerous artefacts unearthed from ancient tomb in Nghe An
An excavation at an ancient brick tomb in Ru But, Kim Lien commune, Nghe An province, has unearthed numerous artefacts. Experts initially date the tomb to around the 4th–7th centuries, providing a basis for further excavation and preservation of the site.