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The official journal of archaeological research for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, a complete 30 year run from the inception of this (mostly) quarterly journal in June, 1969 through to end 1998. The set includes 1,272 articles in Vietnamese, 664 of which are followed by brief abstracts in English, and 38 additionally in French. Over 500 of the articles are illustrated in b&w and, occasionally in later issues, in colour, and an additional 200 articles contain graphical information in the form of maps, charts, graphs and/or Sino-Vietnamese characters. This journal thus contains the complete published record of official archaeological activities in one of the last frontiers of archaeology in Asia. Until 1975, the journal, of necessity, covered only activities in the northern half of the country, but shortly following unification, activities are recorded throughout the territory of Vietnam as known today. Ancient Vietnam was home to some of the world's earliest agrarian settlements; excavated material remains indicate the presence of organized human habitation dating back more than 4000 years. Khao Co Hoc documents the archaeological exploration of these early cultures. Topics range from the description of paleolithic sites, through neolithic, early metal age, proto-historic and historic era finds. Great attention has been focused on early cultures, including the Hoabinhian, Phung Nguyen, Dong Dau, Go Mun, Dong Son, Sa Hyunh and Oc'Eo, as well as the period of the Hung Kings, the formation of the state of Lac Viet, the later reigns of the indigenous historic rulers and the development of Buddhism and Buddhist arts in Vietnam. The evolution of early technologies, such as jade carving, bronze casting, pottery and later glazed ceramics is another area of focus for articles in the journal. This set is an essential tool for anyone researching this area, whether archaeologist, art historian or serious amateur scholar. Virtually unobtainable in western or Asian libraries or research institutes outside of Vietnam. 105 journal issues, 9,518 pp., bound into 11 volumes, each gold stamped blue cloth, text in Vietnamese, many with Western language abstracts. Some number of earlier issues appear to be photo-reproduced, possibly the manner in which they were originally distributed. Earlier issues printed on inferior paper, quite rough and brown, although remaining supple and robust, and completely legible. Occasional marks and soiling on some pages. Some binding spines a little sunned. *** PLEASE NOTE : TOTAL 11 VOLUMES; ONLY SHIPPED BY AIRMAIL - WILL REQUIRE EXTRA POSTAGE - PLEASE EMAIL FOR POSTAL CHARGES TO YOUR DESTINATION *** Size: 26 x 19 cm. Seller Inventory # 000122
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