Jinniushan Site

The Jinniushan Site sits on an isolated mountain rising about 70 meters above sea level with three distinct layers from the Pleistocene Age. The location shows traces of hearths, animal bone remains, and numerous stone tools scattered across the deposits.

The site formed around 300,000 years ago when people inhabited this location and used fire for survival. Scientific excavations between 1974 and 1978 revealed crucial evidence of early human life in this region.

The tools discovered here show how early humans worked with stone and handled daily tasks of survival. They reveal practical skills and ways people adapted to their environment at the time.

The site is usually reached via well-marked paths on the mountain, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Visitors should plan time to explore the different excavation areas and observe the exposed layers.

Among the fossils found here are the remains of a female whose skeleton shows she was among the largest known early female hominins. Such complete female skeletal remains from this period are remarkably rare in the archaeological record.