Zhirendong, Cave archaeological site in Mulan Mountains, Guangxi, China
The limestone cave stands at 179 meters above sea level, with a tubular passage leading into an open karstic chamber near the Hejiang River.
Chinese paleontologists discovered human fossils in 2007, including two molars and a mandible dated between 116,000 and 106,000 years before present.
The excavated remains suggest early human habitation patterns, revealing a combination of ancient and modern anatomical features in the discovered specimens.
Scientists access the site through established pathways in the Mulan Mountains, conducting research on human evolution and migration patterns from Africa.
The cave contained remains of 25 extinct animal species, including orangutans, Asian elephants, and leopards, indicating a different ecological environment.
Location: Guangxi
GPS coordinates: 22.28711,107.51253
Latest update: April 2, 2025 14:07
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