Shangchen, Archaeological site in Shaanxi Province, China.
The excavation site extends across multiple layers of soil, revealing stone tools and other artifacts from ancient human settlements in central China.
Research conducted at Shangchen has uncovered evidence of human activity dating back over 2 million years, predating previous estimates of human presence in Asia.
The findings at Shangchen site have influenced archaeological methods in China, leading to new standards for excavation and documentation of prehistoric settlements.
Visitors can reach the site by taking a bus from Lantian County to the village, where local guides provide tours of the excavation areas.
The stone tools discovered at Shangchen include both single-edged and double-edged implements, indicating advanced manufacturing techniques for their time period.
Location: Shangchen
GPS coordinates: 34.21859,109.48562
Latest update: March 19, 2025 01:03
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