Saba Stone Pillar Introduction
The Saoba Stone Pillars are located on the northern slope of the Wuzhuh Plateau and consist of two towering monolithic stones raised out of the ground. These two massive stone pillars stand at heights of 5.75 meters and 3.99 meters respectively. They appeared approximately 3,000 years ago and represent Taiwan's only prehistoric megalithic civilization site, which has been designated as a national third-level historic site by the Ministry of the Interior. Questions about how these large stone pillars were transported to the plateau and erected without modern tools, as well as their origins, remain unanswered to this day. Numerous related myths and legends exist in the local area, including tales of hunter curses, the ancestor of the Amis people, homophones with wooden boards, and transformations of wood into stone, all of which are fascinating indigenous stories. From a scientific perspective, archaeologists have determined that the Saoba Stone Pillars belong to the late Neolithic "Peinan culture" site based on artifacts unearthed nearby. The Huadong Valley Scenic Area Administration has constructed a base approximately 72 meters long and wide centered around these two stone pillars, forming what is now known as the Saoba Stone Pillars in Ruisui Township. Facing the Hongye River Valley, the Saoba Stone Pillars are situated at a higher elevation, offering expansive views of the Xiuguluan River valley and the surrounding mountains. The scenic beauty of the area has made it a popular resting spot for tourists, thanks to the renovations by the Huadong Valley Scenic Area Administration.
