Peking Man

Peking Man refers to subspecies of early humans called Homo erectus found near Beijing, China, dating from about 750,000 to 200,000 years ago. Discovered in the 1920s and 1930s, their fossils include skulls and jawbones, providing key insights into human evolution. Peking Man was an important link in understanding how ancient humans adapted and lived, using basic tools and possibly controlling fire. Their remains helped scientists trace the migration and development of early humans in Asia and the broader story of human ancestry.