As many as 49 objects were found at the Go Thap relic complex in Thap
Muoi district of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap during the three
excavations in 1993, 2009 and 2013.
They are golden sheets
of different shapes and decorated with patterns depicting such flora and
fauna as lotuses, cows, pigs and snakes, which are believed to
associate with Gods, including Vinshnu – a supreme God of Vaishnavism – a
main sect of Hinduism.
A set of jewelries including an
earring, a necklace and four rings also demonstrates the engraving
skills of goldsmiths in the civilisation.
Local authorities
are seeking national treasure title for the collection that is valuable
in terms of science, art-culture and religion.
Oc Eo is
believed to have taken shape and flourished in the Mekong Delta from the
first to the sixth century AD, contributing a number of ancient objects
to the national treasures such as pottery, tools and religious statues.
The Go Thap archaeological complex was recognised as a special national relic site in late 2012.-VNA