Nihewan Basin, Archaeological site in Hebei, China
The Nihewan Basin contains numerous excavation areas with stone tools and ancient artifacts spread across multiple geological layers spanning two million years.
Scottish geologist George Barbour first discovered ancient lake sediments at the site in 1923, leading to subsequent archaeological investigations throughout the twentieth century.
The stone tools found at Xiaochangliang within the basin demonstrate how early human populations developed manufacturing techniques and survival strategies in East Asia.
Researchers can access forty distinct archaeological locations within the basin, each containing different periods of prehistoric human occupation and technological development.
The basin preserves evidence of early human settlements dating back 1.36 million years, making it among the oldest documented sites of human activity in East Asia.
Location: Hebei
GPS coordinates: 40.25610,114.63085
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:23
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