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Homo Erectus Arrived in China 1.8 Million Years Ago

2/27/2026

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  • The study suggests Homo erectus arrived in China 1.8 million years ago, earlier than thought.
  • Researchers from Shantou University, Nanjing Normal University, Shanxi University, Purdue University, and the University of Hawaii used dating methods to analyze Yunxian fossils.
  • The findings were published in Science Advances on February 18.
  • Scientists say the result could reshape views of eastern Asia's early migration.