The Museum of Archaeology (traditional Chinese: 國立臺灣史前文化博物館南科館; simplified Chinese: 国立台湾史前文化博物馆南科馆; pinyin: Guólì Táiwān Shǐqiáng Wénhuà Bówùguǎn Nán Kē Guǎn) is a history museum in Southern Taiwan Science Park, Sinshih District, Tainan, Taiwan. The museum is the branch of National Museum of Prehistory.
國立臺灣史前文化博物館南科考古館 | |
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| Established | 26 December 2018 |
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| Location | Sinshih, Tainan, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°06′03.5″N 120°17′01.5″E / 23.100972°N 120.283750°E |
| Type | history museum |
| Architect | Kris Yao |
| Owner | National Museum of Prehistory |
| Public transit access | Nanke Station |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
The soft opening of the museum was done on 26 December 2018. The ceremony was attended by Vice Culture Minister Lee Lien-chuan and a group of Siraya people.[1] It was constructed with a cost of NT$1.5 billion.[2] The museum was officially opened on 19 October 2019.[3]
Architecture edit
The museum spans over an area of 24,000 m2.[2] It was designed by architect Kris Yao.[4]
Exhibitions edit
The museum displays artifacts of Taiwan's prehistory culture, as well as those found during the construction of Southern Taiwan Science Park.[1]
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Dog remains from Nanguanli Site -
Pig remains from Sampauchu Site -
Rice seeds from Youhsianfang Site
Transportation edit
The museum is accessible within walking distance west of Nanke Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Morgan, Scott (29 December 2018). "National Museum of Prehistory's newest branch enjoys soft opening in southern Taiwan". Taiwan News. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ a b "National Museum of Prehistory's Tainan branch kicks off soft opening". Taiwan Today. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "Tainan's Museum of Archaeology opens". Taipei Times. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ Liu, Lyla (19 October 2019). "Taiwan's long awaited Museum of Archeology opens with a flourish". Taiwan News. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
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