Saoba Stone Pillars

Saoba Stone Pillars (Chinese: 掃叭石柱; pinyin: Sǎobā Shízhù) is an archaeological site at Ruisui Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.

Saoba Stone Pillars
掃叭石柱
Saoba Stone Pillars
Taiwan
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 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]

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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.
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