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Recent findings from the Tibetan Plateau show that its ancient inhabitants, despite harsh conditions, maintained significant cultural exchanges with northern China, suggesting expansive social networks during the Holocene period.
The Tibetan Plateau, known as the highest and largest plateau in the world, presents significant challenges to its inhabitants due to its harsh climate. A recent study has uncovered stone artifacts indicating increased cultural interactions between residents of the plateau and those on its borders.
“The Tibetan plateau has an average elevation of more than 4500 meters, which makes Colorado seem like it is at sea level. It’s amazing that people have been able to occupy this area on and off for at least the last 40,000 years,” said Stanley Ambrose (MME), a professor of anthropology. “Unfortunately, very little research has been done in this big area.”