Dulan Site

Coordinates: 22°53′06.3″N 121°13′09.4″E / 22.885083°N 121.219278°E / 22.885083; 121.219278

Dulan Site

The Dulan Site (Chinese: 都蘭遺址; pinyin: Dōulán Yízhǐ) is an archaeological site in Doulan Village, Donghe Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.[1]

History

During the Japanese rule of Taiwan, a rectangular stony coffin was excavated in the area. Following the investigation by Academia Sinica, it led to the discovery of a giant stone piles. 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 stony coffin area and stony wall area. Footpaths and explanatory signs are available within the vicinity.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "臺東縣觀光旅遊網". 臺東縣觀光旅遊網.
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