Homo erectus pekinensis
The name Peking originates from the Chinese characters which are the name for Peking in Chinese. Peking is the atonal pinyin for the pronunciation of the word in Mandarin.
Peking Peking, Beiping/Peiping, Yenching
The name of the writer of a sci-fi short story about a man scratching a miniature world that is on his body is John Tarttelin.
Peking man is thought to have been between 200,000 to 500,000 years old. Peking man was discovered in 1929. Since then, the original bones have been stolen and all that remains are plaster casts.
Scientists believe Peking Man was more advanced than Java Man based on the complexity of tools found at the Peking Man site, evidence of controlled fire use, and indications of cooperation and social organization among Peking Man individuals. These factors suggest a more developed level of cognitive abilities and social behavior compared to Java Man.
The modern name of Peking, China is Beijing, China. It was formerly known as Peking due to the way the Chinese alphabet was being translated at the time.
Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian is about 30 miles from Beijing. This is where Peking Man fossils were found from a civilization 700,000 years old. It was made a World Heritage Site in 1987 so plans were put in place to preserve the site and continue research on ancient man.
Zhoukoudian site in China
Peking
Peking Duck gets its name from the traditional method of preparation in Beijing (formerly known as Peking), China. The dish has a long history dating back to the imperial era, where it was a favorite of the royal court. Peking Duck is known for its crispy skin and rich flavor, which is achieved through a specific roasting technique.
No, Nanking and Peking are not the same city. Nanking is the former name for Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province in eastern China. Peking is the former name for Beijing, the capital of China.
Perhaps the most famous specimen of Homo erectus found in China is the so-called peking man discovered in 1923-27. See related link.