Local museum staff in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have found several ancient weapons believed to have been used during the reign of the Nguyen dynasty.
HUE —
The antiques were found along the Ngu Ha River in Hue City's Thuan Loc Ward.
According to the provincial department of Cultural, Sport and Tourism, the antiques include a cannon and 29 balls.
The cannon, made of alloy, is 63cm long and has a diameter of 15cm. Five balls have a diameter of 9.5cm, 13 of 13 to 15cm, and 11 of 21cm.
All the antiques were bought from a craft warehouse on 49 Ngu Binh Street in Hue are now kept at the Thua Thien-Hue Historical and Revolutionary Museum.
Museum representatives said the antiques are very valuable and adds to the museum's collection of old weapons.-VNS