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For the first time, we show the entire set of maps and describe their cartographic characteristics. We also provide the Tibetan spelling, transliteration and translations for the numerous Tibetan inscriptions and explanations.
An introductory chapter provides an overview of macro and core regions of Tibet, trade patterns, and ‘Tibetic’ languages (the latter being based on data yet to be published in a forthcoming work by Nicolas Tournadre and Hiroyuki Suzuki).
From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. “Old maps” means maps authored over 70 years ago, that is, in 1953 or earlier. Media in category "Old maps of Tibet (1912–1951)" The following 29 files are in this category, out of 29 total.
Historical Atlas of Tibet documents cultural and religious sites across the Tibetan Plateau and its bordering regions from the Paleolithic and Neolithic times all the way up to today. It ranges through the five main periods in Tibetan history, offering introductory maps of each
In his atlas, Karl Ryavec skilfully turns the available primary and secondary texts covering the historical development of Tibet into maps, tracing the significant events that influenced the creation of pastoral and farming societies, the establishment of local power entities, such as the individual Tibetan kingdoms, the spread of Buddhism ...
It is not possible to present here all ancient Tibet maps. Lists are found in numerous Tibet books . The oldest maps are without value - as far as the toponyms names had not been correctly written. Some valuable maps are given below.
Maps. Upper Tibet pre-Buddhist archaeological sites documented by the author, 1992 – 2010. Click map image to download high-resolution PDF (16.2 MB) Author’s routes in Upper & Central Tibet, 1986 – 2012. Vehicular, on foot and on horseback.
