World Cultural Heritage in Beijing -- Zhoukoudian Beijing Man Site

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