Chuping Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Ren'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan
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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.
曲冰考古遺址 | |
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_location_map.svg)  Chuping Archaeological Site Shown within Nantou County | |
| Location | Ren'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 23°57′19.3″N 121°04′49.4″E |
| Altitude | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Type | archaeological site |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 1980 |
| Excavation dates | 1981-1987 |
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.[1]
Geology
The site is located at an altitude of 750 metres (2,460 ft).[2]
