Acta Anthropologica Sinica ›› 1982, Vol. 1 ›› Issue (02): 156-159.

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Discovery of paleolithic artifacts in Wanrong, Shanxi

Tang Yingjun, Zong Guanfu, Xu Qinqi   

  • Online:1982-06-15 Published:1982-06-15

Abstract: The mammalian fossils and palaeolithic artifacts described in this paper were found in Lishi Loess in Wanrong County, Shanxi in 1978 and 1980. The following forms are present in Wanrong Fauna.
Canis sp.
Hyaena sinensis
Palaeoloxodon sp.
Equus sanmemensis
Coelodonta antiquitatis
Sus cf. lydekkeri
Gazella sp.
Cervus sp.
Bubalus sp.
It is well known that Hyaena sinensis, Equus anmeniensis and Sus cf. lydekkeri are typical Middle Pleistocene members in northern China. It seems to us that Wan_x001F_rong Fauna is correlated with Zhoukoudien Fauna. The artifacts include five flakes and eight bolas.

Key words: Wanrong; Shanxi; Palaeoliths