Hey explorers! 🌏
Big news from Beijing—you won't believe what's happening at the legendary Zhoukoudian site! 🏺
Nestled in the southwest of Beijing's Fangshan District, Zhoukoudian is where the iconic \\"Peking Man\\" skull was unearthed way back in 1929. Yep, that's about 700,000 years of history right there! 🤯 This fossil is a monumental piece of the puzzle, proving that primitive humans roamed the Beijing area eons ago. It's no wonder this place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a milestone in China's anthropological saga.
But here's the scoop: To amp up the protection and spotlight the site's epic value in science, education, and tourism, the National Cultural Heritage Administration tagged Zhoukoudian for its first batch of planned national archaeological site parks in 2022. 🎉 The Beijing municipal government is on it—they've sketched out a detailed construction plan, and prep work is already in motion!
So get ready, history buffs and adventure seekers! Soon, you'll be able to dive deep into the ancient world of \\"Peking Man\\" like never before. Who's excited? 🙌
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National archaeological site park being built in Beijing's Zhoukoudian
cgtn.com
