Archeologists have made impressive progress at an excavation site located in Empress Place, uncovering about 400kg worth of artefacts — some of which are said to be at least 700 years old.
The excavation, organised by the National Heritage Board, was launched on Feb 2, spanning across 1,000 square meters right in front of the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. The Straits Times report that ceramics such as clay figurines, porcelain Buddha statues have been found with most of the haul dating back to the 14th century.
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Significant finds from the archeological dig will either go on display in future exhibitions or stored together with the rest of the national collection.
The excavation is being conducted by volunteers from the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre of Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in the hopes to recover artefacts and deposits dating from Singapore's pre-colonial days. Archeological work will go on until April 9.
Photo: National Heritage Board Facebook page
Archeologists have made impressive progress at an excavation site located in Empress Place, uncovering about 400kg worth of artefacts — some of which are said to be at least 700 years old.
The excavation, organised by the National Heritage Board, was launched on Feb 2, spanning across 1,000 square meters right in front of the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. The Straits Times report that ceramics such as clay figurines, porcelain Buddha statues have been found with most of the haul dating back to the 14th century.
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Post by National Heritage Board.
Significant finds from the archeological dig will either go on display in future exhibitions or stored together with the rest of the national collection.
The excavation is being conducted by volunteers from the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre of Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in the hopes to recover artefacts and deposits dating from Singapore's pre-colonial days. Archeological work will go on until April 9.
Photo: National Heritage Board Facebook page