Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The Niumatou Site is the oldest archaeological site in central Taiwan, dating back to the mid Neolithic period, around 4000 years ago. Located in Qingshui District, Taichung, the site provides crucial insights into early human settlement patterns in the region. Archaeological findings indicate that the prehistoric inhabitants were adept at using stone tools and pottery, with a significant focus on agriculture, as evidenced by the numerous stone hoes unearthed at the site. Although farming was a primary food source, these early people also engaged in hunting. The site's discovery in 2002 has allowed archaeologists to piece together aspects of Neolithic life in Taiwan and has been recognized as a historical relic, underscoring its importance in understanding the region's ancient history.
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