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2024.07.18 11:29 GMT+8

Digital revival: Exploring Dunhuang's ancient wonders

Updated 2024.07.18 11:29 GMT+8
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The Dunhuang culture mainly includes the Dunhuang Grottoes, mural art, sculpture art, and Buddhist art. /CFP

A screenshot showcases the digitalization concept of Dunhuang sculptures. /Photo provided to CGTN

Examples of vast amount of cave murals scanned by the Dunhuang Research Academy and stored in digital format. /Photo provided to CGTN

A digital concept image of an exterior view of Dunhuang's Mogao Grottoes. /Photo provided to CGTN

The Dunhuang animated series tells five stories inspired by Grottoes murals in Dunhuang. Users could also actively participate in the creative process by voicing the characters. /Photo provided to CGTN

Digital Dunhuang enables users to virtually view exquisite cultural artifacts online. /Photo provided to CGTN

The Dunhuang Grottoes, a millennia-old cultural treasure trove of ancient art, are now digitally preserved. Since the 1990s, the Dunhuang Academy has spearheaded digital preservation efforts, establishing vast digital archives. In recent years, partnership with Tencent has given rise to many innovations such as an open resource library, a Dunhuang animation series, and games, allowing the world to experience the beauty of Dunhuang.

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