Building upon a brief review of global discoveries of Mousterian remains and associated historical developments,this study summarizes Mousterian remains discovered in China and discusses their archaeological implications.The confirmation of Mousterian lithic remains in sites such as Jinsitai and Tongtiandong in the northern border regions of China indicates the diffusion of lithic technology from the western Eurasian continent.However,most regions of China have yet to yield mid-Paleolithic lithic remains characterized by western technological features.From the perspective of lithic technological evolution,the Paleolithic in China should be divided into early and late phases,facilitating a comprehensive understanding of developmental characteristics of lithic technology.Nevertheless,discoveries in regions like the northern border areas of China suggest the necessity of adopting a regional perspective when discussing Paleolithic cultural development in China.
North China MiddlePaleolithic PeriodMousterian RemainsRegional Diversity
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