Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-335) and index.
Contents:
1. Discovering the first civilization of Tibet -- 2. The great sky realm : the land of Upper Tibet -- 3. Tillers and herders, warriors and saints : the people of Upper Tibet -- 4. From sky to earth : the history of Zhang Zhung -- 5. Touching the sky : the citadels and temples of Zhang Zhung -- 6. Penetrating the earth : the burial grounds of Zhang Zhung -- 7. Flesh, blood, and bones in stone : the artistic treasures of Zhang Zhung -- 8. Father Sky Eagle and Mother Earth Serpent : the religion of Zhang Zhung -- 9. Horned heroes and turquoise maidens : the cultural life of Zhang Zhung -- 10. My ancestors, my gods : Zhang Zhung reigns in contemporary Upper Tibet.
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