Chuping Archaeological Site

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.

Chuping Archaeological Site
曲冰考古遺址
Chuping Archaeological Site is located in Nantou County
Chuping Archaeological Site
Chuping Archaeological Site
Shown within Nantou County
LocationRen'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°57′19.3″N 121°04′49.4″E / 23.955361°N 121.080389°E / 23.955361; 121.080389
Altitude750 m (2,461 ft)
Typearchaeological site
Site notes
Discovered1980
Excavation dates1981-1987

History

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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

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

See also

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References

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  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.