1 is the richest, most systematic and most valuable early paleolithic human site in the world.

2. The discovery of Peking Man Site is of great significance in biology. Especially the discovery of stone tools and fire, established the existence of Homo erectus, basically confirmed the process of human evolution, and established the great conclusion of "from ape to man".

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The excavation process of Beijing ape-man site;

19 18 Zhoukoudian was first discovered at Site 6, and was discovered by Swedish scientist An Tesheng. Archaeologists have discovered human teeth fossils, human skull fossils, as well as artificial tools and fire remains.

1930, neanderthal fossils and cultural relics about 20,000 years ago were also found in Zhoukoudian site.

Zhoukoudian Site Museum was built in 1953.

1973, a "new caveman" was found in two years, which indicates the continuation and development of Beijingers.

197 1 year, the Chinese academy of sciences allocated special funds for expansion and renamed it "Beijing ape-man exhibition hall".

1987 65438+In February, UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site as a world cultural heritage.

Reference link: Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site