Located on south-east of the Dunhuang oasis, Gansu province, the Mogao caves, also known as the Thousand-Buddha Caves, are the world's largest and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. According to historical records, the carving of the caves started in 366 AD and continued for about...
preserving this legacy is an ongoing challenge in the face of urban pressures, climate change, and socio-economic dynamics.Heritage conservationin Cairo is not just about safeguarding these structures; it's about integrating them into the lives oflocal communities, ensuring they remain dynamic and ac...
Heritage governance in Cartagena is the responsibility of the Cartagena Heritage and Culture Institute (IPCC, for its initials in Spanish), a public entity in charge of the protection, conservation, research, and dissemination of the city’s cultural heritage. The IPCC works in collaboration with ...
World Heritage site - UNESCO, Preservation, Conservation: A list of select World Heritage sites is provided in the tables. See also list of World Heritage sites.
similar to its more famous counterpart, Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Garisenda Tower has been a defining feature ofBologna’s skyline along with its neighboring Asinelli Tower, which is around twice the height and also leans, though at a smaller angle, and is usually open for tourists to clim...
El Castillo (Spanish for “the castle”), also known as the Temple of Kukulcán, is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in the Mexican state of Yucatán. Source: Deposit Photos 7. The United Kingdom of...
‘Moai designs are getting lost’: extreme weather chips away at Easter Island statues - "Experts call for conservation action as the features on Rapa Nui’s famous monoliths are eroded by fire and rain." Mona Lisa is moving - what does it take to keep her safe? - "She's one of the...
appreciate the Orang Utan Murals, which depict the endangered orangutans in vibrant colors. These beautiful murals not only serve as a visual delight but also raise awareness about the importance of conservation. Last but not least, the Textile Museum is a hidden gem for those interested in ...
preserving this legacy is an ongoing challenge in the face of urban pressures, climate change, and socio-economic dynamics.Heritage conservationin Cairo is not just about safeguarding these structures; it's about integrating them into the lives oflocal communities, ensuring they remain dynamic and ac...
Focusing on the digital domain, there is a growing body of literature that considers the need for the conservation, curation and interpretation of ‘born digital’ content [26,27,28,29,30,31]. This literature is, by and large, focused on the various editing stages of textual material, prima...