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archaeology2 years ago

"Early Arrival: 45,000-Year-Old Homo Sapiens Unearthed in Northeast China"

A study on the Upper Palaeolithic material culture at Shiyu in northern China suggests its existence by 45,000 years ago, providing insights into the initial human dispersals in the region. The artefacts and measurement data are curated in the IVPP, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, with relevant data available in the main text and supplementary materials. The study contributes to the understanding of early human populations and their technological advancements in northern China during the Upper Palaeolithic period.

archaeology2 years ago

"45,000-Year-Old Discovery Unveils Advanced Material Culture of Early Humans in Northeast Asia"

A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution reveals an advanced material culture in East Asia dating back to 45,000 years ago, based on findings from the Shiyu site in Shanxi Province, China. The archaeological collection includes blade technology, tanged and hafted projectile points, long-distance obsidian transfer, and the use of a perforated graphite disk, shedding light on the ancient migration of Homo sapiens into East Asia. The discovery also uncovered evidence of horse hunting and a rich culture with a variety of innovative tools, indicating a process of cultural creolization and complicating the traditional understanding of human global expansion.