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
AbstractHistorical buildings are important symbols of urban characteristics and context, and their protection or reuse requires minimal intervention. This article aims to establish a method for selecting the minimum intervention level. Firstly, this study
AbstractMost granite processing techniques rely on physical destruction, with few utilizing minor chemical alteration. By combining archeological observations with experimental replication, this study investigates whether ancient granite works could have
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: 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
AbstractChinese paintings, as treasures of traditional culture, embody the historical depth and artistic heritage of Chinese civilization. To support digital management of A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings (CCACP), this study constru
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
Published: 31 January 2026npj Heritage Science volume 14, Article number: 74 (2026)AbstractOutdoor solar loading thermography (SLT) for cultural heritage is challenged by nonstationary environmental forcing that masks defect responses. This study advances
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
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
By LU WANQING and STACY SHI in Macao | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-11-18 07:55Tourists take photos in front of a countdown installation for the 15th National Games on Nov 6 at the Ruins of Saint Paul's in the Macao Special Administrative Region. ZHENG JIA
By Yang Xiaoyu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-14 15:01A poster promoting the third Liangzhu Forum The third Liangzhu Forum is set to open in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, on Saturday, under the theme of “Revitalization of Civilization:
A bird's-eye view of the Wangjiazui area of Zhouyuan Site, in Baoji, Shaanxi province, with the No 1 building (left) dating back over 3,000 years.New discoveries at the Zhouyuan Site in Shaanxi province shed light on key period in early formation of China
大成殿 文庙大成殿：原是文庙的主体建筑物，该殿位于老城区中心位置，它南临广场，东为南北大街，文庙大成殿的前方原有东西两庑，在前为戟门、棂星门、泮池、牌坊、影壁、崇圣门等，是一组规模广大，气势恢弘的古建筑群。 禹州的大成殿位于禹州市中心，是文庙的主体建筑。大成殿为砖木结构，坐北朝南，建在一长方形石砌台基上，面阔七间，单檐歇山式， ...
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
Changzhi Guanyin Hall, a folk temple from the Ming Dynasty, embodies the essence of the ‘unity of the three religions’ philosophy, centred around Guanyin Bodhisattva. Over 500 sculptures reside within a modest 70 m2 space, encompassing representations fro
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
The aim of Preventive Conservation (PC) is to prevent or minimise the risk of irreversible damage to cultural artefacts as a result of the environmental factors to which they are exposed, such as relative humidity (RH), temperature, light, atmospheric and
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
Changzhi Guanyin Hall, a folk temple from the Ming Dynasty, embodies the essence of the ‘unity of the three religions’ philosophy, centred around Guanyin Bodhisattva. Over 500 sculptures reside within a modest 70 m2 space, encompassing representations fro
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 ...
开元寺(含城隍庙).明至清.舞阳.古建筑.新增.河南省第三批省级文物保护单位
正阳集冶铁遗址.汉.林县.古遗址.新增.河南省第二批省级文物保护单位
杨河古墓.战国.淅川县.古墓葬.新增.河南省第二批省级文物保护单位
陆城遗址.新石器时代、商、周.西华县.古遗址.新增.河南省第二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
李岗遗址.新石器时代、商.民权县.古遗址.新增.河南省第二批省级文物保护单位
魏固堆遗址.新石器时代、商、周.虞城县.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
长葛故城.春秋.长葛县.古遗址.新增.河南省第二批省级文物保护单位
七七工作团诞生地.1938年.桐柏.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
杨廷宝故居.1901年.南阳市宛城区解放路南段.近现代重要史迹及代表性建筑.新增.河南省第四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
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
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
By Wang Ru | China Daily | Updated: 2024-06-11 06:43The seven painted clay Buddhist statues, a rare format, at Mahavira Hall, Fengguo Temple in Jinzhou, Liaoning province.Structure sees its growing appeal attracting increasing numbers of visitors, Wang Ru
The Han Dynasty, which ruled from 202 BCE to 212 CE, is often taken as a reference point and model for Chinese identity and tradition. Covering a geographical expanse comparable to that of the People's Republic of China, it is foundational to understandin
The 5,000-year-old burial site suggests that China’s neolithic kingdoms were more sophisticated than previously thought.Chinese archaeologists have unearthed a 5,000-year-old tomb in the central Henan province that is providing startling new insights into
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 Wang Ru in Ningde, Fujian | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-10-17 11:45A mid-term promoting meeting of the Three-Year Action Plan for the Protection of Covered Bridges (2023-25) held in Pingnan county, Ningde, Fujian province, on Wednesday and Thursd
By Wang Ru | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-14 06:15The Wenxing Bridge in Taishun county, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province (pictured), and Luanfeng Bridge in Shouning county, Ningde, Fujian province, are key attractions along travel routes to integrate historic
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 Yang Xiaoyu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-10-22 15:15The giant reclining Buddha statue in the Zhangye Dafo Temple in Northwest China’s Gansu province. The Dafo Temple, or Giant Buddha Temple in Zhangye, Northwest China's Gansu province, is renown
By Wang Ru | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-12 11:02Since the discovery of the Terracotta Warriors in 1974, archaeological work on Emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, has continued for five decades, yielding many important findings
By Zhang Kun | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-10-11 08:16Exhibition displaying relics and digital reproductions from Dunhuang gives public a better view, Zhang Kun reports.Arguably the most comprehensive and diversified exhibition of Dunhuang art in Shanghai
By WANG KAIHAO | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-10 07:54Some of the turquoise objects excavated from the Baliqiao Site in Fangcheng county, Nanyang, Henan province.CHINA DAILYFor archaeologists who are dedicated to decoding the early stages of how a natio
