title: Saoba Stone Pillars
text: # Saoba Stone Pillars
  
  Saoba Stone Pillars (traditional Chinese: 掃叭石柱; simplified Chinese: 扫叭石柱; pinyin: Sǎobā Shízhù), as known as Wuhe Stone Pillars (Chinese: 舞鶴石柱; pinyin: Wǔhè Shízhù), is an archaeological site at Wuhe Village, Ruisui Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.
  
  ## History
  
  The stone pillar are artifacts from Beinan culture since Stone Age era around 2,000-3,000 years ago. The site was then classified as 3rd grade national historic monument by the Ministry of the Interior.
  
  ## Geology
  
  The stones stand along the Wuhe Terrace. The site consists of two adjacent stone pillars standing with 5.75 meters and 3.99 meters of height. It is located in an oval area with 600 meters in length and 400 meters in width.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  The site is accessible south of Ruisui Station of Taiwan Railways.
  
  