The Lantian Man was discovered in 1963 in Lantian county, Xi'an city, Shaanxi province and dates back to approximately 1 million years ago.
Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, lies in the middle of Guanzhong Plain. Known as Chang'an in ancient times, Xi'an is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation and oriental civilization.
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The Lantian Man was discovered in 1963 in Lantian county, Xi'an city, Shaanxi province and dates back to approximately 1 million years ago.