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Kenting National Park is not only rich in natural resources, but also in precious sites of cultural heritage. Currently, over 60 prehistoric sites have been discovered, represented by the Kenting and Eluanbi prehistoric sites

Kenting prehistoric site:

 

Discovered by Miyamoto in 1903, this 4,000-year-old site on the east bank of Shihniou River is one of the few well-preserved prehistoric sites in Taiwan that have not been disturbed. The site contains a wealth of stone slab coffins; other remains also include cord-marked pottery, an important craft invented by Neolithic men.

Eluanbi prehistoric site:

Cultural Heritage

 

Discovered by Lin Chao-Ci in 1956 and rediscovered in 1981 during park planning activities, this site sits on the coral reef and gentle slope northwest of the light tower, housing remains which are representative of cultures which existed 2,000 to 5,000 years ago, from the pre-pottery of the Paleolithic period to the cord-marked pottery, painted pottery, and plain pottery of the Neolithic period.

 

The park contains a number of modern and ancient cultural sites. Listed for preservation are the Nanrenshan stone slab houses and Eluanbi lighthouse.

Nanrenshan stone slab houses:





 

Located on the hillside of Nanrenshan, near Jioupengwan, the site was home to the Tu people, and includes four rows of approximately 60 houses composed of stone slabs. Built 700 years ago, the ruins indicate a structure similar to that used by the Paiwan people, and remains inside the houses suggest that the owners raised pigs. In addition, there is an outdoor altar that has been moderately well preserved.

Eluanbi lighthouse:

 

Surrounded by treacherous waters harboring hidden reefs, Eluanbi is a transfer point for passing ships. Preparations for building the lighthouse date back to 1875, planned by English engineer John Ropinald, and supervised by Wu Guo-Liang and Jhou You-Ji. Construction began six years later, and the lighthouse was completed and came into service in 1882. During the past hundred years, it has survived many battles. In 1950, a large level-four rotating electric light was added, projecting a beam of 1.8 million candlepower with a visibility range of 20 knots, making Eluanbi lighthouse a landmark upon the waves.