TIBETIAN PLATEAU

A themed collection of rivers.

The Tibetan Plateau, often referred to as the “Roof of the World,” serves as the geographical and historical wellspring for many of Asia’s most vital rivers. The Brahmaputra, Yangtze, Yellow, Mekong, Salween, Indus, Satluj, Syr Darya, Amu Darya, Ganges, and Irrawaddy all begin their journeys here, making this collection a true representation of the Plateau’s immense significance.

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