In order to continue to affirm the outstanding value of cultural heritage in the area, Lam Dong Provincial Museum has completed a dossier requesting recognition as National Treasures for two particularly rare artifacts, including: Quartz Linga discovered at the Cat Tien Special National Archaeological Monument and the Muong Man Linga - Yoni set belonging to the Muong Man culture. Champa.
Meeting of the Council specialized in appraisal of artifacts and scientific records of artifacts Proposal to recognize National Treasure Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lam Dong province
On May 20, 2026, the Specialized Council currently appraises artifact and scientific records of artifacts proposed for recognition as National Treasures The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lam Dong province organized a meeting to evaluate the artifact records. Council members examined scientific records, directly surveyed artifacts, and compared them with the criteria for recognizing National Treasures according to current regulations.implementation.
As a result, the Council agreed to submit the proposal to the Provincial Appraisal Council for consideration and approval before sending the dossier to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This is an important step in the approval process for recognition as a National Treasure, contributing to enhancing the value of preserving and promoting local cultural heritage.
Hai Artifacts proposed for recognition as National Treasures: Quartz Linga (left) and Linga - Yoni Muong Man (right)
Below is the basic information of the two artifacts above:
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Date: around the 8th century AD; Material: semi crystalline quartztransparent (SiO₂), hardness 7/10 on the Mohs scale; Size: length 25cm; body diameter 9.2cm; foot diameter 7.5cm; weight: 3.435 grams; Origin: discovered in 1993 at architectural ruins No. 4 of Cat Tien Archaeological Site, Cat Tien commune, Lam Dong province.
The artifact has a round cylindrical shape, a slightly bulging body, two symmetrically reduced ends, and a smooth surface. with high perfection. According to researchers, this is the largest quartz linga artifact discovered in the Southern region and surrounding areas. Not only do they have special archaeological value, the artifacts also strongly reflect the influence of Hinduism in the religious life of ancient residents. With the physical properties of quartz, a mineral considered to have the ability to accumulate and radiate energy, Linga once played a sacred central role in the space worshiping Shiva in the ancient holy land of Sand. Tien.
Linga Set - Yoni MuongMan
Date: second half of the 8th century; Material: dark gray fine-grained sandstone; Overall size: 51cm × 35cm × 7cm; Linga: height 13cm, diameter 9cm; weight: 27.6kg; Origin: discovered in April 2007 in Dang Thanh village, Muong Man commune (now Ham Kiem commune, Lam Dong province). This is one of the very few Linga - Yoni monolithic sets that are still relatively intact discovered in the ancient Champa architectural foundations. The artifacts are exquisitely crafted and balanced, demonstrating the highly developed sculpting level of Champa residents during the prosperous period. The Linga part has a circular cylindrical shape, prominent with a clearly defined "sacred eyelid" line. The Yoni part is square-shaped, has a square heart, and a soft, elongated hose; The edges are curved in harmony, showing that the crafting technique has reached a high aesthetic level.
The two artifacts are vivid evidence of the process of cultural exchange and acculturation between Indian civilization and indigenous culture in the Southern Central Highlands and Central Coast, associated with two culturesLarge ones are late Oc Eo - Cat Tien and Champa. The proposal to recognize a National Treasure not only contributes to affirming the unique and rare value of the artifact, but also opens up favorable conditions for research, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage to a large public at home and abroad. water.
Currently, Lam Dong Provincial Museum is storing, preserving and displaying two artifacts under strict conditions, serving the sightseeing, studying and research needs of visitors as well as scientists. study.
