The Chuping Archaeological Site (traditional Chinese: 曲冰考古遺址; simplified Chinese: 曲冰考古遗址; 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.
曲冰考古遺址 | |
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_location_map.svg)  Chuping Archaeological Site Shown within Nantou County | |
| Location | Ren'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 23°57′19.3″N 121°04′49.4″E / 23.955361°N 121.080389°E |
| Altitude | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Type | archaeological site |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 1980 |
| Excavation dates | 1981-1987 |
History
editThe 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
editThe site is located at an altitude of 750 meters.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chuping recognized as Taiwan's 10th national archaeological site". Ministry of Culture. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ Chung, Oscar (1 July 2017). "Intangible Beauty". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
