Sa Huỳnh Culture and Its Relationship with the Islands of Southeast Asia

Authors

University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Email: bebimkch@gmail.com

Keywords:

Sa Huỳnh culture, exchange, pan-regional network and Central Vietnam, SEA islands, maritime trade routes

Abstract

From the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD, Southeast Asia (SEA) experienced a dynamic evolution in its historical and cultural development, characterized by significant transformations across various facets of society. These changes left a profound impact on social structures, economic systems, technological advancements, and the tangible as well as intangible aspects of local communities during ancient times. Both indigenous and exogenous factors played pivotal roles in driving these changes. The geo-cultural position of Central Vietnam, strategically located at the crossroads of North and South, East and West, and bridging East Asia with Southeast Asia, made the inhabitants of Sa Huỳnh integral to networks facilitating the exchange of people, goods, technology, and ideas. This research centers on two main themes. It utilizes recent archaeological discoveries from the Sa Huỳnh culture and Early Iron Age cultures in Southeast Asia, employing trade and social archaeology theory and methods. These are used to examine the archaeological evidence that illustrates the intricate relationships and interactions of the Sa Huỳnh people with the external world, particularly the SEA Islands. Additionally, it explores the nature of these interactions and their role in fostering the growing social complexity within Sa Huỳnh society or societies.

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Archeology

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Published

2023-12-22

References

Bérénice, B. (2009). Late prehistoric South China Sea coastal people: Ρenninsular Thailand and Sa Huynh communities. International conference 100 years of discoveries and studies on Sa Huynh culture, Quang Ngai, Vietnam.



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