National Museum of Prehistory (Taiwan)
| National Museum of Prehistory | |
|---|---|
| 國立臺灣史前文化博物館 | |
| Established | August 17, 2002 |
| Location | Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan  |
| Type | History museum |
| Website | nmp.gov.tw |
The National Museum of Prehistory is located in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan.
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[edit] Overview
The museum was designed by American architect Michael Graves and is situated on a 10 ha (100,000 m3) parcel of land.[1] The museum is divided into many sections, including: Sun Square, Mountain Square, Administrative Building, Children's Play Area, The Maze, Water Fountain Show, Bird Singing Square, and Sightseeing Hill.[1]
[edit] History
In 1980, during the construction of the South Line Railway Station, building work uncovered prehistoric remains on the Peinan Site (卑南遺址).[2] Many slate coffins and artifacts were discovered, and after a proposal by the Taitung City Government, construction on the station was halted. For 10 years, a National Taiwan University-led team excavated the 10,000 m2 (110,000 sq ft) site and uncovered over 1,500 burials and tens of thousands of artifacts.[2] The site is widely regarded as the most important site of the mid-Neolithic age in Taiwan.
An outdoor museum was proposed and approved in 1990. Trial operations began on July 10, 2001, and the museum officially opened on August 17, 2002.[2]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ a b "About Us: The Museum". National Museum of Prehistory. http://en.nmp.gov.tw/about04.html. Retrieved 2010-07-22.
- ^ a b c "Establishment". National Museum of Prehistory. http://en.nmp.gov.tw/about01.html. Retrieved 2010-07-22.
Coordinates: 22°45′37″N 121°05′30″E / 22.76028°N 121.09167°E
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