'Excavation' at Singapore

[2BDriver]

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/excavation-jackpot-at-singapores-empress-place-archaeological-dig

 

‘Excavation jackpot’ at Singapore’s Empress Place archaeological dig.

 

Situated in front of the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall at Empress Place, the archaeological excavation is organised by the National Heritage Board, with support of the Urban Redevelopment Authority, as part of its efforts to commemorate 31 years of archaeology in Singapore. — Today pic.

 

SINGAPORE, April 16 — Excavation works at Empress Place — the biggest archaeology project to be conducted in Singapore — have uncovered the largest-ever haul of findings here, said National Heritage Board (NHB) today.

The two-month-long project, situated in front of the Victoria Concert Hall, came to an end last Sunday (April 12), with an estimated two tonnes worth of artefacts found. It was a collaboration between NHB and the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies.

These artefacts, said lead archaeologist Lim Chen Sian, provide even more insights into Singapore’s early beginnings, and may reveal more details about life back in Singapore even before the early colonial days.

A total of 15 artefacts were unveiled during a press conference this morning, including Buddhist figurines and a piece of porcelain measuring 34cm in diameter said to be of “imperial grade quality”.

NHB assistant chief executive office for Policy and Development Alvin Tan, described the project as Singapore’s “excavation jackpot”, adding that some of the more significant artefacts will be put up for displays in the museum once the necessary procedures, cataloguing and research work has been completed.

According to Lim, a day of excavation would require another 21 days of post-excavation work, which involves washing and cleaning the artefacts. It would take another two to three years before the artefacts can be exhibited. — Today

[Mustank]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3040676/Sex-toy-18th-Century-discovered-archaeologists-ancient-Polish-training-arena-swordsmen.html

 

Wait find ancient dlido

[Darthrevan]

Empress Place dig turns up proof suggesting ancient Temasek had an established chief

Ancient Temasek could have had an established government with a head ruler or chieftain in the late 14th century and 15th century.

The first evidence of this was unearthed in a 10-week long archaeological dig, the biggest ever here, that wrapped up on Sunday at Empress Place. A team led by archaeologist Lim Chen Sian discovered Chinese imperial grade ceramics bestowed by the Ming Dynasty emperor Hong Wu who ruled between 1375 and 1425 to overseas leaders.

The excavation started on Feb 2 and was organised by the National Heritage Board (NHB) in partnership with the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies.

The Urban Redevelopment Authority had given NHB the nod to conduct the dig, alongside works to develop an integrated arts, culture and lifestyle precinct there for Singapore's Jubilee Year.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/empress-place-dig-turns-proof-suggesting-ancient-temasek

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seems like Temasek could potentially be ruled by a Chinese after all?

[Neutrino]

I find this very interesting.

As I'm not in Singapore for 6 months any update will be well received.

[2BDriver]

I find this very interesting.

As I'm not in Singapore for 6 months any update will be well received.

I shall private messaging to you if the skeletons remain of a " Lion Head with Fish Tail " animal found, please stay tune

[Alpha78]

I shall private messaging to you if the skeletons remain of a " Lion Head with Fish Tail " animal found, please stay tune

 

Must be the one that shoots laser from the eyes... Spit water from mouth one no count...

[2BDriver]

 

Must be the one that shoots laser from the eyes... Spit water from mouth one no count...

That old one made of cement at Singapore River Mouth enjoying "Good Eats & Good Sleeps" until she have many childrens putting up "puking show" in Singapore as well as around the world

[Celicar]

According to Lim, a day of excavation would require another 21 days of post-excavation work, which involves washing and cleaning the artefacts. It would take another two to three years before the artefacts can be exhibited.

And that is after they took into account the national call to up productivity.

[Ktglfc]

 

Empress Place dig turns up proof suggesting ancient Temasek had an established chief

Ancient Temasek could have had an established government with a head ruler or chieftain in the late 14th century and 15th century.

The first evidence of this was unearthed in a 10-week long archaeological dig, the biggest ever here, that wrapped up on Sunday at Empress Place. A team led by archaeologist Lim Chen Sian discovered Chinese imperial grade ceramics bestowed by the Ming Dynasty emperor Hong Wu who ruled between 1375 and 1425 to overseas leaders.

The excavation started on Feb 2 and was organised by the National Heritage Board (NHB) in partnership with the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies.

The Urban Redevelopment Authority had given NHB the nod to conduct the dig, alongside works to develop an integrated arts, culture and lifestyle precinct there for Singapore's Jubilee Year.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/empress-place-dig-turns-proof-suggesting-ancient-temasek

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seems like Temasek could potentially be ruled by a Chinese after all?

 

 

Didn't know we have such long history back :))

Maybe time for them to dig elsewhere to uncover more items? :))

 

Hopefully, more items can be dug out and unearthed for ppl to see and appreciate the rich history of us...

[2BDriver]

http://yahoosg.tumblr.com/post/116543773485/dig-at-empress-place-brings-us-deeper-into

Some 2.5 tonnes of artefacts — reflecting Singapore’s rich culture and heritage — have been uncovered at the archaeological dig at Empress Place.

Lim Chen Sian, the lead archaeologist for this excavation, said at a media sharing session on 16 April that the discovery of some of the artefacts showed how far back Singapore’s history went — long before Sir Stamford Raffles stepped foot on our shores.

Among the significant artefacts found were a pair of imperial-quality platter and censer (incense burner). These finds suggest that Singapore could have had an established government with a head of state in the ancient Temasek days.

Another interesting find were gold coins, which was considered a rare discovery as gold is not native to Singapore. The coins were possibly from the 15th century.

The artefacts uncovered by the dig, a partnership between the National Heritage Board (NHB) and Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (NSC-ISEAS), have a date range between the 1300s and the 1650s.

The excavation was done by a daily crew of 10 to 15 people across a 70 by 30m site. The crew took two months to comb through the area for artefacts.

Alvin Tan, assistant chief executive for Policy and Development at NHB, called the excavation an “archaeological jackpot” in terms of the quantity and quality of the items found.

According to Lim, each day of digging is equivalent to 21 days of cleaning of the artefacts. He estimates that it would take about two to three years before the inventory of all the artefacts is done and for them to be exhibited to the public.

The excavation, which is the largest ever to be conducted in Singapore, was done to commemorate 30 years of archaeology in Singapore.

Click here for more images of the artefacts.

 

[Neutrino]

A date range of 350 years.

 

Were all these artifacts found at the same depth or over a range of depth?

 

Why were they all in the same small area 70m X 30m?