As the highest prehistoric cultural ruins of China, the ruins locates at Qugong Village, north suburb of Lhasa city with the elevation of 3,680 meters. The ruins was found in 1984 by Tibet cultural relic management committee and was firstly explored in 1990.
The ruins reflects unique cultural features of Tibet and provides important references for studying Tibetan tribalism. Since the ruins was found in Qugong Village, it was named as Qugong Ruins.
Cultural relics of early stage
There are 22 grey pits and 3 tombs founded and archaeologists have digged out stones, potteries and bones as well as bronze wares.
Cultural relics of late stage
There are totally 19 instruments of production made with stones digged out. 29 tombs were founded in 1990. Near the tomes there are 6 stone tables and 2 fete remains founded.
