ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhcs.2026.06.002
A Study on “Tshang Bang Sna” “Skyi Rnams”as A Tubo Historical Place Name in Dunhuang Document.PT1288 Lo Gsar Black & White Bar Ngag dkon
Sicuo Luo
Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, Tibet, China.
*Corresponding author: Sicuo Luo
Published: April 29,2026
Abstract
Geographical names are the products of human society after it has entered a certain stage. In order to facilitate survival, life and communication, human beings have given a code name to a geographical entity based on various circumstances, and thus a place name was created. The data on the ancient Tibetan names of the Tubo dynasty is rich and complex, and is an important source of information on the history, geography, politics, and economy of the Tubo Zangpu dynasty. This dissertation examines the historical events and origins of the place names Tshang bang sna and Skyi rnams in the Dunhuang Tubo historical document P.T.1288, which is in the French collection, through literature reading and ethnographic research. It is also pointed out that Tshang bang sna is the place where Zangpo Many srong many btsan died, in the present-day Gzhis ka rtse gnam gleng rdzony County. The place belonging to this clan is called Skyi rnams. It is then discussed that both names were one of the main places for military and political deliberations and consultations during the Tubo Zangpu period.
Keywords
Tshang Bang Sna; Skyi Rnams; Historical Place Name
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A Study on “Tshang Bang Sna” “Skyi Rnams”as A Tubo Historical Place Name in Dunhuang Document.PT1288 Lo Gsar Black & White Bar Ngag dkon
How to cite this paper: Sicuo Luo. (2026). A Study on “Tshang Bang Sna” “Skyi Rnams”as A Tubo Historical Place Name in Dunhuang Document.PT1288 Lo Gsar Black & White Bar Ngag dkon. Journal of History and Civilization Studies, 1(1), 7-10.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhcs.2026.06.002