Chuping Archaeological Site

The Chuping Archaeological Site (Chinese: 曲冰考古遺址; pinyin: Qūbīng Kǎogǔ Yízhǐ) is an archaeological site in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It houses relics of the first prehistoric mountain settlements in Taiwan.

Chuping Archaeological Site
曲冰考古遺址
Chuping Archaeological Site
Taiwan
LocationRen'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°57′19.3″N 121°04′49.4″E
Altitude750 m (2,461 ft)
TypeArchaeological site
Site notes
Discovered1980
Excavation dates1981-1987

History

The site was discovered in 1980 in the upper area of Zhuoshui River valley. In 1981–1987, three excavations were done to the site. Later on, the site was covered back as a protective measure until one day the site will be transformed into an education exhibition site. On 14 May 2019, the Ministry of Culture declared the site as Taiwan's 10th national archaeological site.[1]

Geology

The site is located at an altitude of 750 meters.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Chuping recognized as Taiwan's 10th national archaeological site". Ministry of Culture. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  2. Chung, Oscar (1 July 2017). "Intangible Beauty". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
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