THDL GIS - Pre-Buddhist Data

Researched and prepared by:
John Vincent Bellezza
zhangzhung.org

The Pre-Buddhist section of the Tibet Historical GIS focuses on locating ancient sites associated with the early development of Tibetan civilization. These data are derived from extended field trips in the north and west of the Tibetan Plateau -- the regions of Ngari (mnga 'ris) and Jangtang (byang thang). We have georeferenced over 500 ancient archaeological sites, including fortresses, settlements, tombs, stelae and rock art (pictographs, petroglyphs, monoliths).

Pre-Buddhist Features Data Set

• Contact John V Bellezza for data

Research Articles

• Comprehensive Archaeological Surveys Conducted in Upper Tibet between 2001 and 2004
• For further information, please visit zhangzhung.org

Documentation

• Feature typology
• Feature database guide for field work (MS Word document)
• Guide to data sets

Image Collections

• Upper Tibet 2001-2004
• Pre-Buddhist Features

Audio Collections

• Lhapa/Oracles of Northern Tibet