Dulan Site

Dulan Site
都蘭遺址 (Chinese)
Dulan Site is located in Taitung County
Dulan Site
Dulan Site
Location within Taitung County
22°53′06.3″N 121°13′09.4″E / 22.885083°N 121.219278°E / 22.885083; 121.219278
Typearchaeological site
LocationDonghe, Taitung County, Taiwan

The Dulan Site (traditional Chinese: 都蘭遺址; simplified Chinese: 都兰遗址; pinyin: Dōulán Yízhǐ) is an archaeological site in Dulan Village, Donghe Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.

History

During Japanese rule of Taiwan, a rectangular stony coffin was excavated in the area. Further investigation by Academia Sinica led to the discovery of a giant stone pile. The site and objects date back to 3,000 years ago. It is now considered a cultural heritage and third grade historical site.

Features

The area is divided into two areas, which are the stony coffin area and the stony wall area. Footpaths and explanatory signs are available within the vicinity.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Dulan Site". Taitung, Taiwan's Treasure. Retrieved 25 October 2021.