Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region has unveiled a remarkable discovery of 3,346 new cultural relic sites during the second phase of the fourth national cultural relics census. This significant find brings the region’s total number of documented cultural relics to an impressive 7,623, as announced by the regional cultural relics bureau on Thursday. The comprehensive survey, initiated in April 2024, meticulously covered all county-level units across Xizang, yielding a diverse array of historical treasures. Among the notable discoveries are ancient rock paintings in Sagya County, situated at an extraordinary altitude of 5,303.8 meters, marking the highest-altitude relic site recorded in China to date. The newly documented relics encompass a wide spectrum of historical artifacts, including ancient tombs, architectural structures, cave temples, stone carvings, and modern historical sites. Additionally, special investigations conducted in 21 border counties have added 254 relics linked to territorial defense and border garrisoning. Authorities have also expressed their commitment to intensifying efforts in documenting relics within ancient urban areas, further enriching the historical narrative of Xizang.