Definition: The Sa Huynh Culture is the name given to an urnfield (jar burials) culture on the coastal plains of central and south Vietnam. The culture dates roughly the same time as the Dong Son culture (circa 1000 BC-200 AD), but with a distinctive decorative style of bronze axes, daggers, and ornaments. Sa Huynh is also the name of the type site, located south of Da Nang.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Source
Higham, Charles. 1989. The Archaeology of Mainland Southeast Asia. Cambridge World Archaeology, Cambridge.This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
