Cave People of the Himalaya features American archaeologist Dr. Mark Aldenderfer's expedition to explore burial sites of the Upper Mustang region of Nepal. Human remains and artifacts found in these cave tombs provide new insights into the lives and practices of peoples who inhabited this area thousands of years ago. The expedition team includes Dr. Jacqueline Eng, a bio-archaeologist, seven-time Everest climber Pete Athans, who brings technical climbing skill to the journey, Corey Richards, an experienced climber and photographer, and Matt Segal, also an experienced climber.
Cave People of the Himalaya
Cave People of the Himalaya is a documentary of and by scientists analyzing the anatomy and DNA of human remains, as well as researching evidence to better understand the mosaic of cultures connected through the region's trade routes.
