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Trinil, Archaeological site in Ngawi, Indonesia

The excavation site stretches along the banks of the Bengawan Solo River, containing numerous fossils and stone tools from prehistoric periods.

Dutch anatomist Eugene Dubois discovered the first Homo erectus remains outside Europe at this location in 1891, naming the finding Java Man.

The site holds shell artifacts with geometric patterns dating back 500,000 years, representing early examples of human creative expression.

The Trinil Museum exhibits fossil collections with scientific identifications, while laboratories support ongoing research into human evolution.

The discovery of Homo erectus fossils at this location provided evidence that early human ancestors migrated beyond the African continent.

Location: Ngawi

GPS coordinates: -7.37430,111.35780

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52

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