4,800-Years-Old Neolithic Relics Discovered in Tibet

By
Nisha Zahid
January 31, 2025



Tibet. Credit: flickr / Göran Höglund CC BY 2.0

Archaeologists have discovered 4,800-year-old relics in the earliest known lakeside settlement in Tibet, officially the Xizang Autonomous Region of China, dating back thousands of years. The site, first identified in 2019, is one of the highest-altitude Neolithic sites ever found.

The Neolithic period, known for the rise of agriculture, permanent settlements, and early civilizations, was a crucial time in human history.

Many Neolithic sites have been found at lower altitudes; however, the discovery of relics in Mapu Tsho sheds light on how ancient people adapted to harsh environments in the highlands.

Ancient relics Discovered in Tibet

A five-year excavation at the Mapu Tsho site in Xigaze City, Tibet, conducted between 2020 and 2024, revealed significant evidence of early human life. The Xizang Cultural Relics Protection Institute led the project in collaboration with researchers from Lanzhou University and Peking University.

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