Climate complicates heritage preservation
Time:2024-05-21 12:27:25 Source:entertainmentViews(143)
Ongoing digitization project in Cave 351 of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province. WANG KAIHAO/CHINA DAILY
Experts gather to swap notes, explore solutions to better protect cave temples and stone carvings worldwide, Yang Feiyue reports in Chongqing.
Around 160 domestic and international experts came together in Chongqing between Aug 19 and 21 to explore opportunities for cooperation and methods to protect rock carvings in cave temples around the world.
The carvings run the risk of damage over time as a result of weathering and climate change, Wang Jinhua, professor at Fudan University, said during the International Forum on Cave Temple Conservation.
It was hosted by the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Chongqing municipal government.
Previous:'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
Next:Revealed: Brit tourist, 19, subjected to sex attack in Majorca 'was gang
You may also like
- Supreme Court rejects an appeal from a Canadian man once held at Guantanamo
- Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan announce they are expecting a baby this summer
- Girl, five, dies after being hit by a lorry as she rode her bike outside school
- About MailOnline
- Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
- Six people killed in Canada in rare mass murder case
- Perfect for a 'slimmed
- US, UK intelligence leaders raise fresh alarms about Chinese espionage
- Adams, Reyna, Turner, Ream are US concerns ahead of Copa America