Foundation of an ancient road has been discovered by construction workers in the old street area of Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam.

The ancient road, found 0.5m beneath the ground, is about 1.2m wide and 1.5m high with its length yet been identified. The road foundation was built with bricks and lime.

According to the Hoi An Relic Management and Preservation Centre, this is possibly part of sluice-gates dated back 300 years.