Vietnam, with its coastal strip, rugged mountainous interior, and two major deltas, became home to numerous cultures throughout history. Its strategic geographical position in Southeast Asia also made
Phung Nguyen cooking pots, 2,000–1,500 BCE
Go Mun fishing hooks, 1,100–800 BCE
Giong Ca Vo agate necklace, 500 BCE
The role of women in Vietnam was subject to many changes throughout the history of Vietnam. They have taken on varying roles in society, and the country has seen a number of advances in women's rights
Five sisters in Hanoi, circa 1950–1953
A typical traditional Vietnamese woman
Traditional Vietnamese country wedding ceremony
Woman with laundry, Mai Chau, Vietnam