Saoba Stone Pillars

Saoba Stone Pillars (traditional Chinese: 掃叭石柱; simplified Chinese: 扫叭石柱; pinyin: Sǎobā Shízhù), as known as Wuhe Stone Pillars (Chinese: 舞鶴石柱; pinyin: Wǔhè Shízhù), is an archaeological site at Wuhe Village, Ruisui Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.

Saoba Stone Pillars
掃叭石柱
Saoba Stone Pillars is located in Hualien County
Saoba Stone Pillars
Saoba Stone Pillars
Shown within Hualien County
LocationRuisui, Hualien County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°28′14.8″N 121°21′33.9″E
Typearchaeological site
History
FoundedStone Age

History

The stone pillar are artifacts from Beinan culture since Stone Age era around 2,000-3,000 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] The site consists of two adjacent stone pillars standing with 5.75 meters and 3.99 meters of height.[1] It is located in an oval area with 600 meters in length and 400 meters in width.[3]

Transportation

The site is accessible south of Ruisui Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Saoba Stone Pillars". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  2. "Ruisui Township". East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  3. "Former Site of Saoba Stone Pillars". Cultura Affairs Bureau, Hualien. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
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