AbstractThis study centers on the symbiotic integration of art and chemistry in the conservation of bronze artifacts. Focusing on chemical analysis, cleaning, corrosion protection, and sealing, it aims to balance scientific stability with historical authe
AbstractAccurate identification of pigments is vital for preserving Tibetan Thangka paintings, where mineral colors often occur in undocumented mixtures and layered structures. We introduce an automatic hyperspectral framework that unifies pigment classif
AbstractArchive storage boxes are preventive tools used by museums and archives to mitigate the impact of adverse external factors. In this study, quaternized chitosan and polyacrylamide double-network gel were used to load sodium octaborate tetrahydrate,
AbstractThe Guanzhong region, a major political and cultural center in ancient China, is known for its imperial and noble tombs with symmetrical, central-axis layouts that reflect hierarchical order and feng shui principles. These tombs, often aligned wit
AbstractTraditional Chinese gardens embody sophisticated spatial design principles often described through abstract terms like “scenic archetypes,” yet systematic methods for analyzing their visual spatial characteristics remain underdeveloped. This study
AbstractTo address the challenge of Identifying traditional villages of diverse cultural types, this paper proposes an intelligent image classification method based on deep learning. We use five cultures—Hakka, Linchuan, Luling, Yuanzhou, and Yuzhang—as c
AbstractIntangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) has always been a major component of cultural identity and its safeguarding through digital technologies has also been developing. The current research merges the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) witeth Media Ri
AbstractBased on the Web of Science literature (2004-2024), this review synthesizes integrated applications of solar, geothermal, wind, and other renewables in architectural heritage. It proposes principles centered on authenticity and assesses the potent
AbstractThis review assesses the application of cellulose derivatives, specifically cellulose ethers and nanocelluloses, in cultural heritage conservation. By analysing literature and case studies, it highlights how their unique properties enable eco-frie
AbstractPaper-based artifacts are particularly susceptible to pest infestations. To overcome the limitations associated with conventional treatments, this study introduces a nitrogen-based anoxia/hypoxia and pressure regulation (NPR) system as a safer alt
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
Shengxin Peng, Wen Liu, Tao Zhang, Junbing Pu, Zhiqiang Zhao, Haoran Liu, Yanhao Zhai, Nataša Ravbar, Alena Gessert Eko Haryononpj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 31 (2026)AbstractCave-air CO₂, one of the key indicators of cave ecosystem stab
AbstractThis study examines geomaterials from the Western Han Hongtushan tomb in Shandong, using an integrated analytical approach that includes optical imaging, Raman spectroscopy, handheld XRF, XRD, and EPMA. Several types of geomaterials were identifie
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
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
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 ...
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
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
The Archaeology of China作者: Li Liu / Xingcan ChenCambridge University PressFrom the Late Paleolithic to the Early Bronze Age2012-4-30482定价: USD 104.99装帧: Hardcover丛书: Cambridge World ArchaeologyISBN: 9780521643108This book explores the roles of agricultur
The rituals of the historical area ofGöbeklitepe, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, have become the subject of adocumentarytitled “The Residents of Göbeklitepe.”Defined as “the zero point of history” in the southeastern provinc
The coordinating meeting on the S.O.C report on the "Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor", jointly complied by China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.On July 24, 2019, the coordinating meeting on the S.O.C report on the "Sil
First domesticated 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East, wheat and barley took vastly different routes to China, with barley switching from a winter to both a winter and summer crop during a thousand-year detour along the southern T
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November 2012, President Xi Jinping has put forward a series of major discourses on promoting the inheritance and innovation of excellent traditional Chinese culture, which shows the Part
China's major archaeological discoveries were selected from the list of significant archaeological finds announced by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage (SACH) from 2011 to 2016.Each year, 10 significant finds are selected from a group of candi
Online journalists view a set of bronze chime bells from the Warring States period at the Jingzhou Museum. A group of online journalists from big media event "Exploring the ancient Chu culture" traced the ancient Chu civilization in Jingzhou, Ce
The ancient site of Göbeklitepe located in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa is getting ready to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List with a new roof protection.
A tomb complex with ethnic minority features has been discovered at the Ruins of Yin in Anyang city, Central China's Henan province.
The 2000-square-meter site boasts cultural relics from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), with each city piled one on top of another.
Rock tombs nearly 2,000 years old, which have been unearthed in caves in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa, are to be opened to tourists after excavations are completed.
Archaeological surface survey and cleaning works in the ancient site of Kızılkoyun and the outskirts of a historic castle in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa’s Haleplibahçe district have unearthed 133 inns and five mosaics.
Archaeologists excavated the city wall and the moat at the orchard and nursery of Langshe District, Kuqa Town
The ancient site of Göbeklitepe, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites boasting a history of 12,000 years, is set to soon graduate from UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites to the permanent list.
On the afternoon of 22nd November, the“Measures for the Protection of Historic Sites Along the Maritime Silk Road in Ningbo City”(“Measures”) was reviewed and officially approved by the 90th executive meeting of Ningbo Municipal Government.
新疆交河故城环境监测和预警系统项目顺利通过初验 Project of Environmental Monitoring and Early Warning System of Jiaohe Ancient City, Xinjiang Province Passes Preliminary Acceptance 翻译：刘杰文 2016年10月14日，吐鲁番市文物局组织相关单位和专家组成验收小组，对交河故城遗址文物本体及环境监测预警系统进行了竣工验收。依照项目验收程序和要求，验收小组对整个项目的设备安装、
In order to improve the monitoring and management of the world heritage sites of our city and popularize the knowledge of world cultural heritage reporting and monitoring, Xi'an World Cultural Heritage Monitoring and Management Training Course
There is an old saying that “travel for a thousand miles to visit Hangzhou half for the West Lake and half for the silk”. In the early golden autumn of September, the well-known G20 summit 2016 received important guests from all over the world in Hangzhou
China Post officially launched the special stamp“Monk Xuan Zang”with a set of two stamps and one sheetlet, which were named“Going to the West for Buddhism”,“Returning to the East and Translate Buddhist Scriptures”and “Portrait of Xuan Zang”.
搜索复制According to the arrangement of the National Heritage Board, Gansu Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau issued "the Special Inspection Scheme of the Enforcement of the Great Wall in the Whole Province" on July 27th , which demanded 11 cities an
International Academic Symposium on Sanxingdui Relics and World’s Ancient Civilizations and Commemoration of 30th Anniversary of the Discovery of Sanxingdui Sacrifice Pits Held
During the three to four centuries after the declineand demise of the Tang Dynasty (618–907) in theearly 9th century, the steppe nomads launched a seriesof imperial ventures. Several Turkish groups, havingadopted Buddhism or Islam in Central Asia, invaded
