Vestiges of a terra-cotta tower with decorated patterns, tiles and objects of worship from the Tran dynasty (13^th-14^th century) have been unearthed on the grounds of Phat Lam pagoda in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.

The provincial Culture and Information Department on September 25 announced the discovery by scientists from the local Museum and the Vietnam Archeology Institute.

Phat Lam pagoda, covering an area of 1,800 sq. m. in Trai Xoan village, Nhu Han commune, Yen Son district, has several parts remained intact. (VNA)