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Echoes of the Ancients: A Journey Through Time and Space at the Lantian Ape-Man Site

#September2025 Stepping into the Lantian Ape-Man Site feels like being transported back to a primitive era millions of years ago. The stone artifacts displayed within the exhibition hall are simple yet exude a timeless power, each telling the story of human origins. Through the glass of the display cases, I imagine the firelight and hunting of that time, and the ancient cries echo in my ears, inspiring a deep awe. Outside, layers of loess cliffs shimmer golden in the setting sun, like the rings of time. The breeze carries the scent of earth, reminding me of humanity's kinship with the earth. Lantian is not only scientific evidence, but also a meditation on the origins of life. This silent land, like an ancient mirror, reflects our origins and awakens a sense of cherishing the present.
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