peking man
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 1987
location: Fangshanxian County, Beijing Municipality
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 39.7333333300, 115.9166667000
visited: 2013
Peking Man, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is an archaeological site preserving fossils of Homo erectus from 700,000 to 200,000 years ago. Discovered in a cave system, these remains, alongside stone tools and evidence of fire use, offer crucial insights into early human evolution in East Asia. Recognized for its scientific significance, it stands as a key record of prehistoric life.
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