Shocking discovery of Champa culture in Gia Lai

During the recent excavation, many new discoveries about the Phu An tower ruins have revealed the historical, cultural and architectural values ​​of Champa in Gia Lai.

Phu An Tower is identified as one of the important Cham architectural vestiges, belonging to the ancient Binh Dinh temple tower system, now located in Gia Lai province. Photo: Truong Dinh / Tien Phong Newspaper.

This used to be a large-scale Cham religious architectural complex, with sophisticated construction techniques, demonstrated through bricks, tiles, and characteristic carvings. Photo: Truong Dinh / Tien Phong Newspaper.

Researchers determined that the relic was used between the 11th and 12th centuries, when Champa flourished in the Central region. Photo: Truong Dinh / Tien Phong Newspaper.

The ruins have been severely damaged over time, especially by human farming and brick mining activities, seriously affecting the heritage value. Photo: Truong Dinh / Tien Phong Newspaper.

During the excavation from June 17 to July 31, 2025, archaeologists worked on an area of ​​300 square meters, discovered 6 relics and collected more than 17,650 artifacts. Photo: Truong Dinh / Tien Phong Newspaper.

The artifacts include two main groups: terracotta (bricks, tiles, household ceramics) and metal, of which two prominent are Song Dynasty coins, showing traces of cultural exchange. Photo: Truong Dinh / Tien Phong Newspaper.

The proposal was to expand the excavation, especially at Mound H3, to clarify the overall scale, and at the same time add Phu An Tower to the list of provincial relics. Photo: Truong Dinh / Tien Phong Newspaper.

Preserving relics requires the coordination of the government and the cultural sector to prevent encroachment, while research results will contribute to adding valuable documents to the history of Champa and medieval Vietnam. Photo: Truong Dinh / Tien Phong Newspaper.

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