Zhoukoudian site, Paleolithic archaeological site in Fangshan District, China.
Description
The Zhoukoudian site is a Paleolithic excavation in Fangshan containing multiple layers of sediment spanning hundreds of thousands of years. These layers record human habitation and document how the environment changed over deep time.
History
Excavations began in the 1920s and led to the discovery of Homo erectus fossils dated to approximately 750,000 years ago. These findings transformed our understanding of early human evolution in East Asia.
Culture
The site reveals how early humans made stone tools and used fire in their daily lives. Visitors walking through the excavated areas can observe the traces of these ancient crafts firsthand.
Practical
The caves are open for exploration, with fossil replicas and museum displays explaining human evolution on site. Wear comfortable shoes since the terrain is uneven and some areas have stairs and narrow passages.
Did you know?
The Dragon Bone Cave contains one of the largest concentrations of Homo erectus fossils ever discovered in a single location. This extraordinary collection makes it one of the most important sites for studying this human species.
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