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The Lost Peking Man
Lost 1941 · Zhoukoudian, China
UnsolvedThe prize. Priceless human fossils, vanished
Where. Zhoukoudian, China
Status. Unsolved
Where. Zhoukoudian, China
Status. Unsolved
The account
The original bones of Peking Man, among the most important human fossils ever found, vanished in 1941 while being shipped out of China ahead of the Japanese and have never resurfaced.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Zhoukoudian, China.
- What you are chasing is Priceless human fossils, vanished. Work the documented record of The Lost Peking Man back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Zhoukoudian, China and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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