The Sangiran Early Man Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Indonesia, is a critical archaeological location renowned for its significant fossil finds, including some of the earliest evidence of human ancestors in Southeast Asia. Discovered in the 1930s, the site has yielded numerous Homo erectus remains, stone tools, and animal fossils, offering valuable insights into human evolution over a span of more than 1.5 million years. Its global importance lies in its contribution to understanding the development and migration of early humans.

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