Chuping Archaeological Site

Chuping Archaeological Site
曲冰考古遺址 (Chinese)
Chuping Archaeological Site is located in Nantou County
Chuping Archaeological Site
Chuping Archaeological Site
Location within Nantou County
23°57′19.3″N 121°04′49.4″E / 23.955361°N 121.080389°E / 23.955361; 121.080389
Typearchaeological site
LocationRen'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan
Site notes
Elevation750 m (2,460 ft)
Excavation dates1981-1987
Discovered1980

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.

Modern history

The site was discovered in 1980 in the upper area of Zhuoshui River valley. Three excavations were performed there between 1981 and 1987. The site was later covered again as a protective measure, with the intention of eventually transforming it into an educational exhibit. On 14 May 2019, the Ministry of Culture declared the site as Taiwan's 10th national archaeological site.

Geology

The site is located at an altitude of 750 metres (2,460 ft).

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.