Changguang Site Introduction
Taiwan's East Coast is home to many prehistoric cultural sites, most of which belong to the Qilin culture dating back approximately 3,500 years to the late Neolithic period. The Qilin culture, also known as the "megalithic culture," is named for the numerous large single stones and rock coffins found among the artifacts. The Changguang site is one such archaeological site of the Qilin culture. Some sites along the East Coast are situated too close to populated areas, leading to accidental destruction by residents who were previously unaware of these prehistoric relics, making excavation and preservation difficult. As a result, many sites are now unrecognizable, which is quite unfortunate. The Changguang site is a fascinating place; although the site itself has become part of a community, the unearthed artifacts are cleverly integrated into this community, creating a remarkable phenomenon of "sites within a community." The "Stone Pit Cultural History Museum" in the community showcases the discovered fragments of pottery, presenting them in new forms through artistic decoration without altering their original shapes. Additionally, many rock coffin relics are located within private residences; a replica of one can be found in the National Museum of Prehistory. Furthermore, a shoulder stone unearthed from the prehistoric site stands beside a road in the community, infusing the entire area with the atmosphere of prehistoric culture.
