In the Central Highlands of Vietnam, archaeologists have identified 2,000-year-old 'turquoise-incrusted' sun-gongs. These massive bronze instruments, found within a ceremonial stone enclosure, are decorated with intricate geometric patterns and rare semi-precious stones, marking a departure from typical regional artifacts.
The gongs are believed to be the earliest ancestors of the 'Space of Gong Culture', a tradition still practiced today. The site reveals that ancient highland tribes held elaborate harvest festivals where these gongs were used to 'call the spirits' and ensure the fertility of the soil for the coming season.