AbstractWater seepage can accelerate the deterioration of stone, but previous experimental studies often only focused on a single solution, ignoring the complexity of the natural water environment. In this study, sandstone samples from two strata of Lesha
AbstractThe preservation of cultural artifacts is vital for maintaining historical continuity, particularly for traditional Chinese paintings that often suffer from decay and damage over time. Existing inpainting methods struggle to simultaneously recover
AbstractExisting studies have primarily focused on how the functional evolution of vessels responded to external demands, and many have overlooked the influence of regional institutional contexts and global trade networks. Drawing on computational text an
AbstractThis study fills the gap regarding the behaviour of neutral verdigris pigment (Cu(CH₃COO)₂·H₂O) in traditional wall-painting techniques, an area far less studied than its degradation in manuscripts or easel paintings. Verdigris was applied using t
AbstractGlobal agricultural heritage systems (GIAHS), recognized for their biocultural significance, is facing a critical challenge of balancing preservation with development. Despite digital nomads’ potential to generate low-impact heritage revitalizatio
AbstractWe test whether orientation rules in the Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai) tradition align with microclimatic comfort in a hot–humid setting. Using CFD coupled with the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), we simulated 24 rotational orientations of a ty
AbstractFew-shot point cloud semantic segmentation (FS-PCSS) is crucial for architectural heritage digitization, as it segments unseen categories with minimal annotations. However, existing methods focus on target features while neglecting background mode
Qiang Zhang, Jiazhen Qin, Ying Qi, Teng Wan, Shanxiong Chen, Lixin Yang, Chenyang Wang, Xin Zhang, Jintan Han Fengchen Qinpj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 25 (2026)AbstractJiandu, ancient China’s primary writing medium before paper, frequen
AbstractFor conservation and restoration purposes, the multi-analytical methods including optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermally assisted hydrolysis-methylation pyrolysis-g
AbstractThis study presents an explainable machine learning approach for classifying traditional Korean ceramics, including celadon, buncheong, and white porcelain, based on X-ray fluorescence chemical composition data. A curated dataset of 624 samples wa
AbstractSeveral Shang and Zhou Dynasty oracle plastrons from the Taijiasi Site (Funan, Anhui, China) exhibit random flake- or patch-like surface black deposits unlikely induced by burning or pyromancy. Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray
AbstractAssessing landscape ecological risk (LER) is vital for sustainability in ecologically fragile regions. However, LER in cultural heritage sites remains insufficiently explored. Using Guyi Basin as a case study, this study analyzes LER dynamics unde
AbstractMural degradation presents significant challenges to cultural heritage preservation. To address this, a hierarchical mural inpainting model, APLDiff, based on a lightweight diffusion model, is proposed. A physics-based degradation simulation is in
AbstractIn the context of global cultural integration, the preservation of cultural heritage is faced with dual challenges of inheritance and innovation. It is clear that this study takes Fujian Tulou as a case study and tries to propose a Cultural Visual
AbstractAdvances in AI, particularly deep learning, are transforming the protection and utilization of historical and cultural landscapes. This study proposes a comprehensive digital regeneration workflow for fragmented historical images that systematical
AbstractDigital humans are emerging as innovative media for interpreting the cultural heritage value of museums. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model, this study examines how information richness, information quality, aesthetic experience, and flow ex
AbstractAncient mural restoration is a challenging conditional image-generation problem because of large missing regions, semantic ambiguity, and strict demands for cultural and stylistic fidelity. We present DiffuMural, a multi-stage, condition-guided di
AbstractPrehistoric sites are important materials for understanding prehistoric civilization. This study addresses the limitations of current archaeological databases, which often suffer from fragmented data structures, weak spatiotemporal integration and
AbstractThis study investigates the provenance of Tang-dynasty black-glazed porcelain excavated from the Yingou site in Fuping, Shaanxi, through comparative analysis with authenticated Tang-dynasty Yaozhou kiln samples. A multi-analytical approach combini
AbstractThis study presents an integrated archaeometric analysis of three key Roman mosaics (Tethys, Erotes, and Scrollworks) from the Marroquíes Altos site (Jaén, Spain), currently displayed at the Museum of Jaén. The aim was to enhance their historical
AbstractIn early Chinese civilization loess-based clay mold technology was instrumental to both the mass production of ritual bronzes and the development of metallurgical traditions. A comprehensive understanding of ancient Chinese bronze casting technolo
AbstractHeritage trees are vital natural-cultural heritage, contributing to regional biodiversity with significant social, cultural, and ecological values. Understanding their spatial patterns in relation to environmental and anthropogenic factors can inf
AbstractThis study analyzes 16 pieces of greenish-white porcelain unearthed from the Hongjiajie cemetery, the family burial site of Han Derang of the Liao Dynasty in Beizhen, Liaoning. Using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and laser ablation
AbstractSuspended ancient timber structures, characterized by complex construction and unique load-transfer mechanisms, are prone to pronounced dynamic responses under pedestrian walking loads. This study aims to systematically investigate the structural
Published: 24 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 57 (2026)AbstractDou-Gong is one of the key factors in achieving seismic resistance and energy dissipation for timber architectural heritages. This study carried out experimental an
Published: 26 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 58 (2026)AbstractThis paper presents the multi-analytical study of the pictorial ensemble in Room 3 of the Domus of Salvius in Carthago Nova with the aim of deepening knowledge of t
Published: 27 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 59 (2026)AbstractThis study develops a Cluster Protection and Utilization System (CPUS) through complex network analysis to enhance conservation strategies for traditional villages
Published: 28 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 61 (2026)AbstractDigital inpainting of traditional Chinese murals is challenged by the difficulty of disentangling intricate structures from unique artistic styles, often leading to
AbstractDigital restoration of ancient murals is crucial for preserving cultural heritage. However, existing methods often suffer from semantic distortion and stylistic inconsistencies when repairing large damaged areas. This paper proposes M3SFormer, an
AbstractThe Ming Great Wall in Beijing suffers from hidden voids, detachments, and moisture infiltration from long-term weathering and human impacts. Invasive diagnostics risk irreversible damage to this UNESCO site. This study developed a non-destructive
关于丝绸之路遗址的修复与展示研究相对较少；这些遗址是典型的土遗址，由风蚀沙地和零散的墙体部分组成，地面上几乎没有发现遗存。本研究以锁阳城遗址为例，运用无人机倾斜摄影、三维激光扫描、虚拟现实（VR）、增强现实（AR）和人工智能（AI）等数字技术，构建锁阳城遗址的三维数字模型。通过实地调研，本文分析了游客对遗址的感知价值，提取了修复设计元 ...
AbstractAlthough research on ground stone tools has increasingly embraced multidisciplinary approaches over the years, studies on polished stone axes and adzes still lack deeper and dynamic analysis. This paper presents a study of the function and reuse o
AbstractOnline cultural heritage presentations are transitioning from traditional media to immersive 3D displays, yet high-fidelity on-site 3D modeling faces copyright, security, and preservation constraints. This study proposes a deep learning-based 3D r
AbstractStandard 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) relies on multi-view images, creating a barrier for museum artifacts archived only as colored point clouds without corresponding registered images. We propose a 3DGS paradigm that operates directly on colored
Published: 29 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 66 (2026)AbstractThis study applies high-precision industrial metrology to the conservation of rammed-earth buildings (Tulou), establishing a structural health monitoring (SHM) fram
AbstractThis study explores the application of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) to the digital reconstruction of Qing-period interior canopy components, a representative form of traditional Chinese timberwork. To address fragmented archive
AbstractFor millennia, the Chinese ancient urban planning system has exhibited a clear hierarchy and strong continuity, particularly in urban morphology. Yet, the preservation and adaptive reuse of this urban heritage face significant challenges amid mode
Published: 31 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 77 (2026)AbstractTraditional research on ceramic colors relies heavily on qualitative descriptions and subjective judgments. This approach limits the ability to process large-scale
Published: 31 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 80 (2026)AbstractDuring the Eastern Han Dynasty, privately produced bronze wares dominated the market, with utilitarian vessels such as Xi and Hu demonstrating significant commercia
AbstractLate Antiquity in the Mediterranean region and its border areas marks a period of significant historical change characterised by large-scale population movements and intense cultural interactions that are not yet fully understood. To offer new ins
Online platforms help safeguard ancient relics of the Mogao Caves and give tourists and researchers better access to learn about and study their magnificent history, report Xu Lin and Ma Jingna in Dunhuang, Gansu.By Xu Lin and Ma Jingna | CHINA DAILY | Up
古埃及史（第二卷）-从大金字塔到中王国的衰亡 作者:(英) 约翰·罗默 (John Romer)出版社:社会科学文献出版社出品方:甲骨文副标题: 从大金字塔到中王国的衰亡原作名: A History of Ancient Egypt（Ⅱ）: From the Great Pyramid to the Fall of the Middle Kingdom 译者:刘依晨出版年: 2024-10页数: 525定价: 148装帧: 精装丛书:甲骨文丛书ISBN: 978752281 ...
如何考古，怎樣思考-性別觀點如何撼動考古學 作者:羅絲瑪莉 · 喬伊絲 (Rosemary A. Joyce)出版社: 左岸文化 / 遠足文化副标题: 性別觀點如何撼動考古學原作名: Ancient Bodies, Ancient Lives 译者:林紋沛页数: 208ISBN: 9786267462157内容简介我們經常透過考古學研究，建構「人類的史前史」，再以此證明自古以來人類具有如何的天性，例如將挖掘出來豐乳 ...
孙家岗遗址位于叶县昆阳镇西菜园村李庄北约1000米的昆水北岸的二级台地上。遗址南北长650米，东西宽260米，总面积17万平方米。文化层厚2-3。6米，其中有裴李岗时期的三足钵、侈沿罐、弧刃石铲。仰韶时期的鼎、罐、盆、钵、红顶碗、龙山时期盂、鼎、罐、瓮、战国两汉时期的陶豆、罐、鼎、空心砖等，遗址还出土有石斧、铲、凿、镰和蚌镰等生产工具。 ...
The provenance of nephrite excavated from the capital of the late Shang dynasty is an important concern. Some nephrites with yellow-green color might have the same provenance. In this study, the provenance of three nephrite artifacts with yellow-green hue
The bronze doors of the Basilica of San Zeno in Verona, Italy, are a special case in art history research. They were made by several workshops during the twelfth century: stylistically, two to three workshops were assumed to produce the metal parts of the
Many modern cultural object collections suffer from the problem of being obtained in unethical and illegal circumstances. Additionally, information about collections, including their status, object descriptions, and other data need up-to-date information
Numerous natural dyes were used to dye mediaeval Islamic paper from the tenth to the nineteenth century, using a variety of techniques. The objective of this research is to develop an analytical method using high performance liquid chromatography with dio
Semi-exposed relics within an air–soil system often have earthworks partially buried, leading to moisture migration and substantial salt accumulation. Salt accumulation threatens relic preservation, but destructive sampling is hindered by conservation con
Quantitative analysis on the impact factors of salt weathering for sandstone grottoes along Silk Road, China1. 背景 (Background)丝绸之路沿线的砂岩石窟（如莫高窟）因盐风化问题面临严重损害。盐风化由盐的结晶与相变压力引发，受环境波动影响，导致结构完整性下降和表面信息丢失。这一现象对文化遗产的保护构成巨大挑战，尤其是高孔隙率和低强度 ...
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