ABOUT US
The Research Center fpr Taiwan and Southeast Asia Archaeology at the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica, is dedicated to exploring the archaeology of Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Our research focuses on the development of prehistoric cultures, cross-regional interactions in historical periods, and the connections between archaeology and contemporary society. We examine Taiwan's local archaeology and its relationships with surrounding Southeast Asian regions through archaeological field works, interdisciplinary collaborations, and data compilation, fostering cross-cultural understanding and scholarly dialogue.
RESEARCH
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Archaeological Connections between Taiwan and Southeast Asia: Exploring prehistoric cultural interactions, trade networks, and human migrations.
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Archaeology of Historical Periods: Studying cultural exchanges and social transformations across different historical eras.
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Cultural Heritage Preservation: Focusing on the protection and management of archaeological sites while promoting public awareness of archaeology.
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Academic Resource Compilation: Continuously organizing relevant literature, archaeological reports from Taiwan, and environmental impact assessment data, with the hope of making them accessible in the future.
OBJECTIVES
Our research center aims to deepen the understanding of Taiwanese and Southeast Asian archaeology through fieldwork, interdisciplinary studies, and academic collaboration both domestically and internationally. We also strive to facilitate the sharing of academic resources and make archaeological knowledge accessible to a wider audience. Archaeology, in our vision, should not be confined to academic research alone but should serve as a vital bridge connecting the past and the future.
We look forward to collaborating with scholars, research institutions, and the public to advance the development of archaeology in Taiwan and Southeast Asia together
MEMBERS
INTERNS
Our research center offers one intern position annually, with priority given to candidates whose research focuses on Taiwan or Southeast Asian archaeology. Interested applicants are welcome to contact us for more information.
Hsiao-ching Tseng
2023.08 to present
Undergraduate Student, Department of Anthropology, National Taiwan University
Wen-Chia Fang
2022.04 to present
Graduate Student, Department of Anthropology, National Taiwan University
Research project
Analysis of lithics from Chimei island in Penghu
Chu-Ya Yang
2022.01-2022.03
Graduate Student, Institute of Anthropology, National Tsing Hua University
Research project
The exchange networks of glass ornaments in northern Taiwan from the Early Iron Age to the seventeenth century- a study at Heping island