Remains of Taipei Prison Wall, Archaeological site in Daan District, Taiwan
The Remains of Taipei Prison Wall is an archaeological site in Da'an District dating to the Japanese colonial period. The structure stands along Aiguo East Road and Jinshan South Road, where sections of the original wall remain visible today.
The prison was built in 1910 by the Japanese colonial government to hold political prisoners during a period of resistance to Japanese rule. It served as a detention facility for those opposed to the occupation until the end of World War II.
The walls were built using stones from the Old Taipei City Wall, showing early 20th-century craftsmanship and local construction methods. You can see how materials from nearby quarries were shaped and assembled into sturdy fortifications.
The site can be partially viewed from the street as you walk through the neighborhood. It is helpful to check ahead for current information about access points and any temporary barriers before visiting.
In May 1945, fourteen Allied airmen were executed here following a military trial, occurring just weeks before the war in the Pacific ended. This lesser-known chapter reveals the site's connection to broader wartime events.
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