Saoba Stone Pillars
掃叭石柱 | |
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  Saoba Stone Pillars Taiwan | |
| Location | Ruisui, Hualien County, Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 23°28′14.8″N 121°21′33.9″E / 23.470778°N 121.359417°E |
| Type | Archaeological site |
| History | |
| Founded | Stone Age |
Saoba Stone Pillars (Chinese: 掃叭石柱; pinyin: Sǎobā Shízhù) is an archaeological site at Ruisui Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.
History
The stone pillar are artifacts from Beinan culture since Stone Age era around 3,000 years ago. The site was then classified as 3rd grade national historic monument by the Ministry of the Interior.[1]
Geology
The stones stand along the Wuhe Terrace.[2]
Architecture
The site consists of two adjacent stone pillars standing with 5.75 meters and 3.99 meters of height.[1]
Transportation
The site is accessible south of Ruisui Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Saoba Stone Pillars". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Ruisui Township". East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
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