Chuping Archaeological Site
| Chuping Archaeological Site | |
|---|---|
| 曲冰考古遺址 (Chinese) | |
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_location_map.svg)  Chuping Archaeological Site Location within Nantou County | |
| 23°57′19.3″N 121°04′49.4″E / 23.955361°N 121.080389°E | |
| Type | archaeological site |
| Location | Ren'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan |
| Site notes | |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Excavation dates | 1981-1987 |
| Discovered | 1980 |
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
[edit]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.[1]
Geology
[edit]The site is located at an altitude of 750 metres (2,460 ft).[2]
See also
[edit]References
[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.
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