Jinniushan man

The Jinniushan fossil remains include a skull, vertebrae, left ulna, ribs, and bones from hands and feet, discovered within a limestone cave.

Students from Peking University excavated the skeletal remains in 1984 under Professor Lu Zun'e's direction, revealing a specimen dated between 310,000 and 200,000 years old.

The discovery of Jinniushan contributed to understanding human evolution patterns in East Asia through its combination of Homo erectus and Homo sapiens characteristics.

Research access to the Jinniushan remains requires formal permission from the Archaeology Department at Peking University through Professor Lu Zun'e.

The female Jinniushan specimen represents the largest known female in the fossil record, weighing approximately 78.6 kilograms with a brain capacity of 1,330 cubic centimeters.

GPS coordinates: 40.58890,122.44800

Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:56