#8 China's Expansive Frontier: The rise of dual-purpose settlements in Tibet

Geospatial Research
Written By Shrikrishna Upadhyaya

This post is taken from the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin. Read all editions here.

TL; DR

  • The study identifies a trend in developing settlements along border areas, particularly near valuable resources. These settlements are designed to be resilient, all-weather structures, often serving military purposes.

  • New Chinese border settlements display distinct spatial patterns and architectural characteristics, distinguishing them from other types of natural settlements.

  • It appears to be a deliberate strategy to occupy all viable land, especially if it is flat, near water bodies or roads, and sometimes near historical monasteries for their influence on the area.

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