Unpaving Paradise: Digging Up Taiwan's Ancient Heritage

Beautiful Island

July 16, 2009 Trista di Genova 10 Comments aboriginal peoples, Ann Gibbons, anthropology, Austronesian language and cultures, Beinan, Changbin culture, dispersal theory, historic migration of peoples, history of Asia-Pacific, Homo sapiens sapiens, indigenous peoples, National Museum of Prehistory, Peter Bellwood, Taidong, Taidung, Taitung, Taiwan archaeology, Tapenkeng, Tsochen Man

Over a thousand ancient sites have been discovered in Taiwan over the past century, with many constantly being unearthed and excavated to this day — by only a handful of archaeologists. Yet few are aware that Taiwan’s history may hold the key to understanding human development and migration in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Truly Taiwan's Treasure: Taitung, pure and natural

January 20, 2009 Trista di Genova aboriginal culture, Beinan, betel nut, dulan, east coast, flights, hot springs, hotel, museum, National Museum of Prehistory, resorts, spa, sugar factory, surfing, Taidong, Taitung, Taiwan travel, train

By Trista di Genova The China Post Now is the only time you will actually see a traffic jam in beautiful Taitung County, and for the Western one, Jan. 1-4. The rest of the year, Taitung’s attractions can be tasted at leisure, and from pristine mountains and streams, aboriginal gatherings,

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