Zhoukoudian Beijing Man Site

Author: Gao Xing
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site is approximately 42 kilometers away from Beijing City. Scientific work is still ongoing here. The discoveries made so far include: fossils and remains of Homo erectus pekinensis from the Middle Pleistocene in China, as well as various associated materials, and remains and artifacts of late Homo sapiens dating back to around 18,000 to 11,000 years ago. This site is a treasure trove of prehistoric human remains in mainland Asia, showcasing the course of human evolution.