Java Man (Homo erectus erectus, formerly also Anthropopithecus erectus or Pithecanthropus erectus) is an early human fossil discovered in 1891 and 1892 on the island of Java (Indonesia).

Java man, extinct hominin (member of the human lineage) known from fossil remains found on the island of Java, Indonesia. A skullcap and thighbone discovered by the Dutch anatomist …

4 days ago · AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—The Homo erectus fossils known as “Java Man” have been returned to Indonesia, where they will be housed at the National Museum of …

Java Man was one of the first specimens of Homo erectus to be discovered, having been located first in 1891, in Java (Indonesia). It was originally given the scientific name Pithecanthropus …

Excavated with colonial labor and shipped to the Netherlands, the famous fossil is being repatriated to Indonesia along with 28,000 other fossils. The skull cap of 'Java Man' was …

Dec 17, 2025 · Dutch Return ‘Java Man’ Bones, With 40,000 Fossils Set to Follow The items were taken in the late 19th century from what was then called the Dutch East Indies.

Dec 17, 2025 · The Dutch Ministry of Culture also announced on Wednesday about returning approximately 28,000 other fossils to Indonesia.

Jul 30, 2025 · Pithecanthropus erectus is a significant discovery in paleoanthropology, advancing the understanding of human evolution. This ancient hominin, known as “Java Man,” was …

What is Java Man? Java Man is an early human fossil discovered in 1891 and 1892 on the island of Java.

Sangiran Early Man Site is situated about 15 kilometers north of Solo, Central Java, Indonesia, covering an area of 5,600 hectares. According to a UNESCO report (1995) "Sangiran is …