Changguang Site Introduction
Taiwan's East Coast is home to many prehistoric cultural sites, most of which belong to the Qilin culture from approximately 3,500 years ago during the Late Neolithic period. The Qilin culture, also known as the "megalithic culture," is named for the numerous large monoliths and rock coffins found among the artifacts. The Changgang site is one such archaeological site of the Qilin culture. Located along the East Coast, some of these sites are too close to populated areas, and in the past, residents often unintentionally destroyed these prehistoric relics due to a lack of understanding, making excavation and preservation difficult, resulting in many sites becoming unrecognizable, which is a great pity. The Changgang site is a fascinating place; although the site is now part of a community settlement, the unearthed artifacts are ingeniously integrated into the community, creating a remarkable phenomenon of "sites within the community." The "Shikeng Cultural and Historical Museum" in the community presents fragments of pottery excavated from the site in new forms through artistic decoration without damaging their original shapes; the rock coffin remains are mostly located on private property, and a replica of this rock coffin is preserved at the National Museum of Prehistory. Additionally, along a road in the community, a shoulder-bearing monolith excavated from the prehistoric site stands tall, filling the entire community with an atmosphere of prehistoric culture.
