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Fossil geological site of ancient apes

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The Songlinzhuang Ancient Ape Fossil Geological Site Protected Area in Tiangang Lake is located within Songlinzhuang in the county. During the 1970s and 1980s, multiple archaeologists discovered more than 10 ancient ape teeth fossils here. Research identified them as dating back to the Miocene epoch, and they were successively named "Shuanggou Drunken Ape" and "Jianghuai Broad-toothed Ape." In addition, …

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The fossil geological site of ancient apes is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Songlinzhuang Ancient Ape Fossil Geological Site Protected Area in Tiangang Lake is located within Songlinzhuang in the county. During the 1970s and 1980s, multiple archaeologists discovered more than 10 ancient ape teeth fossils here. Research identified them as dating back to the Miocene epoch, and they were successively named "Shuanggou Drunken Ape" and "Jianghuai Broad-toothed Ape." In addition, over 60 types of ancient vertebrate fossils associated with the ancient apes were unearthed, making the site of great value for studying the evolution from apes to humans.

Address: Songlinzhuang, Tiangang Lake, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province