From over 20 localities, scientists have recovered the remains of about 50 individuals who lived between 780,000 and 18,000 years ago. These have been classified as Homo erectus , archaic Homo sapiens , and modern Homo sapiens . The George Washington University sponsors the first program for American students that will train them in archaeological techniques at this famous site. Under the direction of GW faculty and senior specialists at the IVPP, students spend four weeks learning excavation and recording techniques, including mapping, surveying, and field photography at Zhoukoudian's Locality 26.
Students keep field notebooks and write reports on their work.
Classes are held on Chinese paleoanthropology, faunal analysis, microscreening, and other laboratory and field methods. Five days are reserved for visiting historical and archaeological sites in Beijing. The section of this great defense work at Badaling is a famous attraction. The Palace Museum . The Summer Palace.