Xiaochangliang, Paleolithic archaeological site in Nihewan Basin, China
The Xiaochangliang excavation site contains numerous stone tools and artifacts scattered across multiple layers of sediment in the Nihewan Basin of northern China.
Scottish geologist George Barbour identified this location in 1923, leading to subsequent investigations by archaeologists Pere Licent and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.
Researchers have collected over 2000 stone artifacts from this site, including scrapers, notches, and burins, demonstrating the technological capabilities of early humans.
The archaeological site requires special permits for research visits, and scientists must coordinate with local authorities to conduct excavation activities.
Magnetostratigraphic dating techniques determined the age of stone tools at approximately 1.36 million years, making it one of the oldest documented human settlements.
Location: Hebei
GPS coordinates: 40.21788,114.66337
Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:44
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