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archaeology2 years ago

"45,000-Year-Old Discovery Unveils Early Homo Sapiens in Northeast Asia"

Fragments of ancient rock and bone found at the Shiyu site in northeastern China have been dated to 45,000 years ago, providing the earliest evidence of Homo sapiens in Eastern Asia. The artifacts suggest a process of cultural creolization and reveal a complex and innovative adaptation by our ancestors during their expansion. The site's rich assortment of tools, including those knapped using the Levallois method, and evidence of hunting and trade, paint a picture of early human migration and cultural fusion, expanding our knowledge of ancient origins and the adaptability of Homo sapiens.

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.