Peking Man
- States
- China
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1987
- Location
- Fangshanxian County, Beijing Municipality
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 39.73333333, 115.9166667
- Last Visited
- 2013
- UNESCO ID
- 449
- WH Site
- 449
Peking Man, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is an archaeological site preserving fossils of Homo erectus from 700,000 to 200,000 years ago. Discovered in a cave system, these remains, alongside stone tools and evidence of fire use, offer crucial insights into early human evolution in East Asia. Recognized for its scientific significance, it stands as a key record of prehistoric life.
