The Tibetan Plateau, known as the highest plateau on Earth, served as a challenging habitat for ancient humans during the coldest period of the last 2.5 million years, showcasing their remarkable resilience and adaptability.
This remarkable period, known as the last glacial maximum, occurred between 26,500 and 19,000 years ago, representing one of the most severe phases of the Late Pleistocene ice age. During this era, polar ice caps and extensive ice sheets blanketed large portions of the planet, with global temperatures averaging around 4°C to 5°C lower than today.
