Xujiayao, Archaeological site in Nihewan Basin, China.
The excavation area extends across 1500 square meters and contains twelve meters of sediment layers with fossils and stone artifacts.
The site reveals twenty hominid fossils, including twelve parietal bones, one temporal bone, two occipital bones, and other skeletal remains from prehistoric periods.
Researchers discovered 30000 stone tools, including scrapers, points, and choppers, indicating advanced crafting techniques of early human populations in East Asia.
Scientists utilize specialized dating methods, such as aluminum and beryllium isotope analysis, to determine the age of artifacts at this location.
The reconstructed skull exhibits a cranial capacity of 1700 cubic centimeters, exceeding the average brain size of modern humans.
GPS coordinates: 40.10056,113.97750
Latest update: March 19, 2025 19:28
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