The Origins of Ancient Vietnam (Oxford Studies in the Archaeology of Ancient States)

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Автор: Nam C. Kim

Название: The Origins of Ancient Vietnam (Oxford Studies in the Archaeology of Ancient States)

Издательство: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 0199980888

Год: 2015

Формат: PDF

Размер: 12,1 МБ

Язык: Английский

Количество страниц: 354

Описание: The Origins of Ancient Vietnam explores the origins of civilization in the Red River Delta of Vietnam and how related studies can inform our understanding of ancient societies, generally, and the foundations of Vietnamese culture, specifically. Long believed to be the cradle of Vietnamese civilization, this area has been referenced by Vietnamese and Chinese writers for centuries, many recording colorful tales and legends about the region's prehistory. One of the most enduring accounts relates the story of the Au Lac Kingdom and its capital of Co Loa. Founded during the third century BC, according to legend, the fortified city's ramparts still stand today. However, there are ongoing debates about the origins of the site, the validity of the literary accounts, and the link between the prehistoric past and later Vietnamese societies. The Han Empire's later annexation of the region, combined with the problematic accounts found in the Chinese chronicles, further complicates these questions.

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