Innovation (Camb) August 2021 PMID 34557771

Geochemical provenancing and direct dating of the Harbin archaic human cranium.

Qingfeng Shao, Junyi Ge, Qiang Ji, Jinhua Li, Wensheng Wu, Yannan Ji, Tao Zhan, Chi Zhang, Qiang Li, Rainer Grün, Chris Stringer, Xijun Ni

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Comments frequently reference the significance of the geochemical methods used in the study, such as 'non-destructive X-ray fluorescence' and 'strontium isotopic composition,' showing enthusiasm for the techniques. The tone often mixes technical language with excitement about 'Dragon Man' and its implications for understanding human diversification, which collectively indicates a strong interest and recognition of the study's importance in advancing archaeological science.

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The study used geochemical methods like X-ray fluorescence, REE patterns, and Sr isotopes to verify the origin and age of the Harbin archaic human cranium, indicating it likely dates to the late Middle Pleistocene (over 146,000 years ago).
The geochemical data suggest the cranium's sediments match those from the Upper Huangshan Formation, which is dated between 138,000 and 309,000 years ago, placing the fossil in that timeframe.
The research demonstrates that geochemical analyses are effective tools for dating and provenance determination of poorly recovered fossils, helping to clarify their place in human evolutionary history.]

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