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Evidence for the use of fire at Zhoukoudian, China.

Authors :
Weiner, Steve
Xu, Qinqi
Goldberg, Paul
Liu, Jinyi
Bar-Yosef, Ofer
Source :
Science. 7/10/1998, Vol. 281 Issue 5374, p251-253. 3p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Focuses on an archeological site in Zhoukoudian, China that is regarded as having the oldest reliable evidence for the controlled use of fire by humans. A re-examination of the evidence showing burned and unburned bones; The lack of ash or charcoal remnants.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ARCHAEOLOGY
*FIREMAKING

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
281
Issue :
5374
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
848037
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.281.5374.251