Zhoukoudian site, Paleolithic archaeological site in Fangshan District, China.
The Zhoukoudian caves contain multiple layers of sediment that document human occupation and environmental changes spanning hundreds of thousands of years.
Excavations at Zhoukoudian began in the 1920s, leading to the discovery of Peking Man fossils dated approximately 750,000 years old.
The site exhibits evidence of early human technological development through stone tools and marks of fire usage from ancient settlements.
Visitors can explore the excavated caves, examine fossil replicas, and learn about human evolution through detailed museum exhibits.
The Dragon Bone Cave at Zhoukoudian contains one of the largest concentrations of Homo erectus fossils discovered in a single location.
Location: Fangshan District
GPS coordinates: 39.68896,115.92483
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:09
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