Some ancient bronze weapons believed to belong to the Dong Son Culture some 2,000 years ago have been unearthed in Van Ban district, northern Lao Cai province.

These original antiques include an intact trident, which is 13 cm long and 7.5 cm wide and has 4 barbed points, and an axe with patterns typical of the Dong Son Culture. Though buried underground for thousands of years, the metal is still in good condition.

The newly-found relics, especially the rarely seen trident, show the elaborate bronze casting skills of the Dong Son people, and offer a glimpse of the country's development in the prehistoric stage. (VNA)