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Abstract/Objectives
Situated amidst the vast ocean, Taiwan's natural environment exhibits distinctive island characteristics, intertwined with the ancestry and life experiences of its inhabitants. This exhibition showcases recent significant archaeological findings related to Taiwan's maritime culture. Highlights include cultural relics from various prehistoric eras: the Paleolithic, Pre-Ceramic, and Neolithic cultures at the Baxian Cave Site in Taitung, the ancient shell tool manufacturing site at the Eluanbi Site in Pingtung, the stone tool manufacturing site on Qimei Island in Penghu, and various cultural layers from 3,000 to 300 years ago on Heping Island in Keelung. Additionally, numerous shipwrecks discovered in Taiwan's waters are featured.
Results/Contributions

This exhibition showcases recent significant archaeological findings related to Taiwan's maritime culture, presented by archaeologists from our university. Through a variety of multimedia formats—including physical artifacts, large-screen screenings, augmented reality (AR) integration with mobile devices, and an online platform—the exhibition vividly presents archaeological findings and research achievements, offering visitors a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s rich maritime culture and history.

To enhance visitor engagement, a series of exciting interactive activities have been specially planned, including an online puzzle challenge, a fun archaeological fortune-telling activity, and three expert lectures. These lectures provide in-depth insights into the core aspects of archaeology, covering topics such as the practical experiences of archaeologists, the challenges of site preservation, and their passion and dedication to the field.

These archaeological discoveries provide visitors with insights into the evolution of Taiwan's maritime culture, fostering a deeper appreciation for the preservation of maritime cultural heritage, and inviting a collective exploration of Taiwan’s profound oceanic memories.

 

Keywords
ArchaeologyCultural HeritageMaritime HistoryCheng-Hwa TsangEllen HsiehHung-Lin Chiu
Contact Information
趙慶芬(Chao, Ching-Fen)
cfchao@lib.nthu.edu.tw