Zhoukoudian

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/zhoukoudian

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1. Where is Zhoukoudian?Fangshan District, Beijing, China
2. What is the population (2020 census)?41,868
3. What is the primary hominin species?Homo erectus
4. Who are the Peking Man?Peking Man are fossils of an early human species called Homo erectus. They were found in the caves at Zhoukoudian.
5. Why is fire important at Zhoukoudian?The caves show ash layers and burnt bones, which suggest early humans used fire. Fire helped them cook food, stay warm, and stay safe.

Paleoanthropology: The study of ancient human origins and evolution through fossil and archaeological evidence.
Homo erectus: An extinct species of archaic human characterized by upright posture and a large brain, existing from approximately 2 million to 100,000 years ago.
Pleistocene Epoch: The geological epoch that lasted from about 2.58 million to 11,700 years ago, characterized by repeated glaciations.
Lithic Technology: The study and analysis of stone tools, including their manufacture, use, and significance.