Author(s)

Xiao Weilin ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ China Tibetology Research Center, Beijing, China

Corresponding Author

Xiao Weilin

ABSTRACT

This paper provides an overview of Tibetan inscriptions and stone documents in Inner Mongolia, focusing on Hohhot City and Alxa League as representative examples. The Tibetan Epigraphy in Inner Mongolia has been categorized, based on geographical locations and script types. Noteworthy features has been concluded with the extensive chronological span and diverse forms of these inscriptions and stone documents in Inner Mongolia. The article discusses their value in research, covering social and historical development, astronomical and calendrical studies, religious dissemination research, and linguistic studies. Emphasizing the multidisciplinary significance, it touches upon challenges faced during the compilation process. The examination of Tibetan inscriptions and stone documents in Inner Mongolia contributes to a broader understanding of the region's historical and cultural facets, shedding light on social, astronomical, religious, and linguistic dimensions. The text underscores the importance of preserving and studying these materials despite the encountered difficulties in field investigation.

KEYWORDS

Tibetan Epigraphy, classification, characteristics, value

CITE THIS PAPER

Xiao Weilin, Reflections on the Compilation of Tibetan Epigraphy Found in Inner Mongolia. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2024) Vol. 6: 158-165. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2024.060623.

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