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
AbstractSeventeen Han Dynasty iron artifacts from the Luojiaba site, including materials from unit H235 and a burial area, were analyzed using metallography and SEM–EDS. The results indicate the concurrent use of cast iron and wrought iron/steel technolog
AbstractWhile Go embodies the profound cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, archaeological research on it remains limited, particularly concerning Go-related cultural artifacts. We employed a suite of analytical techniques—including high-depth-of-fiel
Han Zhang, Taozhi Wang, Zhan Zhang, Bang Li, Hua Sun, Chengbin Hou, Nan Wang, Yang Yu, Qingju Jiao, Jing Xiong Yongge Liunpj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 19 (2026)AbstractOracle bone inscriptions are China’s earliest writing system, dating
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
AbstractRecognizing the unique construction nature and significance of historical reinforced concrete structures (1912–1949 in China), targeted research is vital for conservation strategies. This study collected and sorted six types of historical steel re
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
AbstractBronze inscriptions (BI), engraved on ritual vessels, constitute a crucial stage of early Chinese writing and provide indispensable evidence for archeological and historical studies. However, automatic BI recognition is challenging due to visual d
AbstractHistoric cities face increasing pressure from rapid urbanization, highlighting the need to understand long-term urban morphological evolution for sustainable heritage conservation. This study examines the spatial evolution of Kaifeng from the Nort
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
AbstractCultural heritage (CH) conservation has long been shaped by expert value perceptions (EVP), while public perspectives remain underrepresented. With the growing recognition of CH’s role in urban social sustainability, there is a need to move beyond
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
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
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: 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
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
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
Published: 31 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 78 (2026)AbstractIntangible cultural heritage (ICH) loses its foundation for preservation and transmission when separated from inheritors and material contexts. Most current 3D digi
古严庄遗址.新石器时代.汝阳.古遗址.新增.河南省第三批省级文物保护单位
马村遗址.新石器时代.商水.古遗址.新增.河南省第三批省级文物保护单位
黄土城遗址.新石器时代.淮滨.古遗址.新增.河南省第三批省级文物保护单位
秦人墓地.秦.灵宝.古墓葬.新增.河南省第三批省级文物保护单位
老君山铁造像(含碑刻及其他文物).明至清.栾川.其他文物.新增.河南省第三批省级文物保护单位
程庄遗址.新石器时代、商.濮阳市.古遗址.新增.河南省第二批省级文物保护单位
咸城遗址.新石器时代、周.濮阳市.古遗址.新增.河南省第二批省级文物保护单位
团中央潢川“五·七”干校旧址.1969年.潢川.近现代重要史迹及代表性建筑.新增.河南省第三批省级文物保护单位
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By WANG QIAN and ZHU XINGXIN in Gaoping, Shanxi | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-21 07:37Buddhist sculptures in the Tiefo Temple in Gaoping, Shanxi province, which opened to the public in August. For 78-year-old Wang Gaiying, Tiefo Temple is not only a hi
By Huang Zhiling and Peng Chao | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-15 07:43Visitors admire a replica of a gold mask from Sanxingdui at an ongoing exhibition at the Inka Museum in Cuzco, Peru. The exhibition, titledLight of the Sun: A Dialogue Between Ancient
By LI CHUNYAN in Paris | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-10-21 08:39A reproduction of the mural Procession of Zhang Yichao from Cave 156 of the Mogao Grottoes is showcased at the China Cultural Center in Paris, France.Artists with a passion for history
博物馆起源-早期博物馆史和博物馆理念读本 作者:(美)Hugh H.Genoways /(美)Mary Anne Andrei出版社:译林出版社副标题: 早期博物馆史和博物馆理念读本原作名: Museum Origins 译者:路旦俊出版年: 2014-6页数: 322定价: 68.00装帧: 平装ISBN: 9787544742184内容简介《博物馆起源》是一部关于早期博物馆历史和博物馆理念的重要历史文献。全书收录50篇来自“ ...
By Li Jing and Hu Meidong in Longyan, Fujian | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-06-06 20:19A bird's-eye view of the Zhencheng Lou, listed as a World Heritage site.In the rolling hills of Fujian province, Shengheng Lou, atulouin Longyan's Yongding distric
唐代道教-中国历史上黄金时期的宗教与帝国 作者:巴瑞特 (Timothy Hugh Barrett)出版社:齐鲁书社副标题: 中国历史上黄金时期的宗教与帝国原作名: Taoism Under the T'ang：Religion and Empire During a Golden Age of Chinese History 译者:曾維加出版年: 2012-9-1页数: 189定价: 22.00元装帧: 平装丛书:道教学译丛ISBN: 9787533326203内容简介《道教学译 ...
By Liang Shuang | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-12-11 22:10In response to growing concerns over the deteriorating state of the Great Wall, China's cultural heritage authorities issued a circular recently outlining enhanced measures to safeguard this i
灵阳观记碑位于辉县市胡桥街道办事处南观营村西南500米的灵阳观遗址内。 元至元二十五年（1288）立石，碑通高2.90米、宽0.91米、厚0.30米，由碑首、碑身和碑座组成。六龙盘首，额篆"重修灵阳观记"六字。碑阳碑文字体为行书，计24行，足行57字。奉政大夫兼燕南河北道提刑按擦司事太原白栋撰文，朝列大夫陕西汉中道提刑按擦司大使程思廉书丹，通议大夫前中 ...
Over the past fifty years, archaeological explorations in China have unearthed a wealth of textile materials, some dating as far back as five thousand years. In this magnificently researched and illustrated book, preeminent Western and Chinese scholars dr
东亚的遗产与宗教Heritage and Religion in East AsiaEdited By Shu-Li Wang, Michael Rowlands, Yujie Zhu 内容简介 《东亚遗产与宗教》探讨了宗教遗产如何以流动的方式跨越东亚的国界，并在这一过程中为遗产与宗教的关系提供了新的理论见解。 该书对东亚四个国家及地区进行的初步比较研究，其中大部分研究是由东亚学者进行的，展
Nemrut is a mountain in the Taurus Mountain range that separates the Mediterranean coastal region from the central Anatolian Plateau in southern Turkey.
A swan-shaped bronze pot unearthed in Sanmenxia, Henan province. ZHENGZHOU－A 2,000-year-old bronze pot freshly unearthed in Central China's Henan province contained more than 3,000 milliliters of an unknown liquid.Archaeologists discovered the pot with a
Jokhang Temple in Lhasa,Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region. Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region plans to invest over 40 million yuan (about $5.6 million) to protect the Jokhang Temple, a UNESCO world heritage site in the old city of the regio
The Terracotta Warriors museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.The Terracotta Warriors museum in China's northwestern city of Xi'an is considered one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world.However, few are lucky enough to visit it in person, with th
Located in Xiahe county in the Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Gannan, Labrang Monastery was built in 1709 and has been a major national cultural protection site since 1982.After almost eight years, renovation of Labrang Monastery in Northwest China's Ga
A relic from the Dongshan ancient tomb site unearthed in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. The Shanxi Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology said experts have confirmed that the Dongshan ancient tomb site in Taiyuan, is a large-scale cemetery bel
TheShuanghuaishu site in Gongyi, Central China's Henan province. Chinese archaeologists announced Thursday significant achievements at the Shuanghuaishu site in Central China's Henan province, providing key proof of the origin of the over 5,000-year-long
File photo shows the drainage system excavated in the Pingliangtai Ancient City ruins in Huaiyang, Central China's Henan province. Archaeologists have unearthed a number of pottery drain pipes at a Neolithic site of Longshan Culture dating back more than
The Xiwubi site in Jiangxian county, North China's Shanxi province. China has unveiled 20 candidates for the final selection of its top 10 archaeological discoveries in 2019, according to the official website of the National Cultural Heritage Administrati
Researchers examined stable isotopes from bone collagen and dental enamel to reconstruct the diets of ancient Mongolians. Findings challenge the popular notion of a completely nomadic prehistoric population, linking grain cultivation with the success of t
On the morning of November 21st, the signing ceremony for the " InnovativeTalent Training Base for the Preservation of the Grottoes and Earth Her itageSites along the Silk Road" was held in the Dunhuang Academy. The dean of theDunhuang Academy,
