Beinan Archaeological Site

Beinan Archaeological Site is a prehistoric settlement in Taitung City on the eastern coast of Taiwan. The location preserves over 1,600 burials and numerous stone monuments from a culture that flourished here thousands of years ago.

The site was discovered in 1980 during construction work at Taitung Station when thousands of slate coffins were uncovered. Excavations since then have documented a large prehistoric village occupied roughly between 3,000 and 2,000 BCE.

The National Museum of Prehistory exhibits 20,000 artifacts including jade pieces, pottery, and stone tools that demonstrate the advanced craftsmanship of ancient inhabitants.

The grounds offer walking paths through excavation zones and information panels in several languages that explain the findings to visitors. The adjacent museum displays tens of thousands of artifacts such as jade pieces, pottery and stone tools recovered from the burials.

Researchers have found tattooed human bones at the site, showing that body modification was common among the early inhabitants of this region. The tattoos were identified through chemical analysis of the bone surfaces.

Location: Taitung City

Inception: 1997

GPS coordinates: 22.79248,121.11987

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26