Xihoudu, Paleolithic archaeological site in Ruicheng County, China.
The Xihoudu archaeological site rests on a terrace 170 meters above the Yellow River, containing evidence of early human settlements and activities.
Scientific research confirms that Xihoudu dates back 1.8 million years, making it one of the earliest identified Paleolithic cultural sites in China.
The excavations at Xihoudu revealed 32 stone implements, including chopping tools and scraping instruments made from quartzite, gangue, and lava materials.
The Xihoudu Site Exhibition Hall, established in 2013, preserves and displays archaeological findings from multiple excavation campaigns conducted since 1961.
Researchers discovered twenty animal fossils at Xihoudu, including fish and beaver remains, indicating the previous existence of large water bodies in the area.
Location: Shanxi
GPS coordinates: 34.69306,110.27000
Latest update: March 18, 2025 01:05
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