The archaeological site of Xihoudu in Shanxi…

1355661 BCE to 1106830 BCE

The archaeological site of Xihoudu in Shanxi Province is the earliest recorded use of fire by Homo erectus, which is dated 1.27 million years ago.

The excavations at Yuanmou and later Lantian show early habitation.

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Xihoudu Shanxi (Shansi) China View →

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Homo erectus View →

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Pre-Modern Hominins View →

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