Core Insights - The discovery of over 5,000 immovable cultural relics and numerous prehistoric sites on the Tibetan Plateau provides significant insights into human survival skills, cultural development, and historical evolution in the region [1][2][3] Archaeological Findings - The Meilongdap site in western Ali is the highest prehistoric cave site globally, yielding over 10,000 cultural relics from the Paleolithic to early metal ages [1] - The Shanggagang site in central Duilong has important archaeological evidence from the middle and late Paleolithic periods, aiding in understanding early human adaptation to the Tibetan Plateau [1] - The Niaodi site in northern Shenzha, dated to 40,000-30,000 years ago, reveals a large wilderness stone tool site, illustrating the lifestyle of the earliest populations in the Tibetan Plateau [1] Historical Context - The Tibetan Plateau has historically been a crossroads of East Asian, South Asian, and Central Asian civilizations, with evidence of extensive trade networks during prehistoric times [2] - The population on the plateau is not homogeneous; it has been shaped by multiple waves of migration and cultural exchange over different historical periods [2] Cultural Development - Evidence indicates that human groups began to permanently settle in the Tibetan Plateau around 5,000-3,000 years ago, with the emergence of the earliest villages and a shift towards agriculture and animal husbandry [3] - By 1,400 years ago, the unified Tubo regime emerged, showcasing significant cultural exchanges with the Tang Dynasty and surrounding regions [4] Recent Archaeological Initiatives - Since 2018, 8-10 major archaeological projects in Tibet have been supported by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, leading to significant discoveries that enhance the understanding of Tibetan archaeology and its cultural evolution [4]