An exhibition of ancient Vietnamese artifacts and an Oc Eo-Phu Nam civilisation room were jointly opened in Hanoi this Wednesday by the Vietnam National Museum of History and the Thang long Artifacts Association.

Ancient artifacts on show in Hanoi

The exhibition showcases more than 50 typical Vietnamese antique objects and aims to promote the preservation of the national cultural heritage. The Oc Eo-Phu Nam civilisation room shows more than 100 precious ancient objects of Oc Eo, an archaic civilisation from the 10th century BC in the south. Displayed objects made from various materials such as gold, bronze, pottery, precious metals and stones have been unearthed across the southern region.