These artefacts, made of bronze, china, stone and terra cotta from the 6^th century BC to the 14^th century AD, were excavated in several northern and central provinces such as Bac Ninh and Thanh Hoa.

They include small- and medium-sized bronze drums, housing models of farmers in the northern region, knives, pots, axes, jewelleries and other daily tools of ancient Viet people.  

“This is the second time I have seen distinctive images of Vietnamese culture and they have deeply impressed me,” said Marc Lamoussiere – a visitor to the museum in a short interview with a Paris-based VOV correspondent. “I am interested in ancient architectural styles in Hanoi and Hue, as well as communal features and customs of ancient Viet people.”

Maryvonne Deleau, who is in charge of information at the museum, said this is the first time the museum has exhibited a collection of artefacts featuring Vietnamese cultural and art activities through a long source of history.  

Exhibition organisers and scientists said they were successful in organising such an event over the past a month because French people and foreigners had a chance to explore features of ancient Vietnamese culture.