Unpaving Paradise: Digging Up Taiwan's Ancient Heritage

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July 16, 2009 Trista di Genova 10 Comments aboriginal peoples, Ann Gibbons, anthropology, Austronesian language and cultures, Beinan, Changbin culture, dispersal theory, historic migration of peoples, history of Asia-Pacific, Homo sapiens sapiens, indigenous peoples, National Museum of Prehistory, Peter Bellwood, Taidong, Taidung, Taitung, Taiwan archaeology, Tapenkeng, Tsochen Man

Over a thousand ancient sites have been discovered in Taiwan over the past century, with many constantly being unearthed and excavated to this day — by only a handful of archaeologists. Yet few are aware that Taiwan’s history may hold the key to understanding human development and migration in the Asia-Pacific region.

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NTU student looks at faith in Taroko tribe

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March 14, 2009 Trista di Genova aboriginal culture, aboriginal culture in Taiwan, Angel Cvetkov, anthropology, catholic church, catholic faith, east coast, hualien, language, real christ, Taiwan, taroko, taroko gorge, taroko tribe, traditional beliefs, travel, tribal religion, world music

Steeped in ancient Balkan folk tales, Angel is also a third-year cultural anthropology undergraduate at NTU (National Taiwan University). He said in an exclusive interview with The China Post on Friday night that his early interest in Balkan folk tales led him to delve into his current research in “local cultures” in Taiwan.

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