Niumatou Site

The Niumatou Site (Chinese: 牛罵頭遺址; pinyin: Niúmàtóu Yízhǐ) is an archaeological site dating from the mid Neolithic period in Qingshui District, Taichung, Taiwan. It is the oldest archaeological site in central Taiwan. The site has been designated as a historical relic by then Taichung County Government.[1]

Niumatou Site
牛罵頭遺址
Niumatou Site
Taiwan
LocationQingshui, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates24°16′05.7″N 120°34′49.8″E
TypeArchaeological site
History
FoundedNeolithic
Site notes
Public accessQingshui Station

History

Civilizations around the area started around 4,000 years ago when prehistoric people lived within the area during the Neolithic age. They knew how to use stone tools and potteries. Because of the large numbers of stone hoes were unearthed, archaeologists think that those prehistoric people probably relied largely on farming for food. However, they also went hunting for more variety to their menu.

Transportation

The site is accessible within walking distance north east of Qingshui Station of Taiwan Railways.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Come to Visit Taiwanese Archaeological Sites with Us~!!!".
  2. Pagebao (29 April 2017). "Niumatou Archaeological Site in Qingshui". taichung.guide. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
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