100,000-year-old Paleolithic site discovered in China after heavy rain caused riverbank erosion.
Heavy rain led to the discovery of a Paleolithic site in Hekui village, Shandong province, China, after the Bashan Reservoir overflowed, causing erosion of riverbanks. Archaeological findings include shovel-shaped tools made from elephant incisors, evidence of hunting, and straight-tusked elephant remains. Researchers estimate the site to be around 100,000 years old, providing insight into early human life during the Paleolithic era.
August 26, 2024
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