Ever wondered how ancient relics come alive in our digital age? Since the Chinese mainland successfully hosted the first China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May 2023, and with the second summit lighting up Astana from June 16 to 18, a new era of cultural dialogue has emerged. Relics like the galloping bronze horse from the Chinese mainland, Kazakhstan's iconic "Golden Man," Kyrgyzstan's Balbals, and vibrant murals from Panjakent in Tajikistan are now telling their tales with a futuristic twist 🤖.
In CGTN's When Relics Speak series, cutting-edge AI is the secret ingredient that reawakens these treasures. By retracing the journeys of a sphinx-shaped neck pendant unearthed at the Rabot Ancient Ruins in Uzbekistan and the timeless rhytons found in Turkmenistan's UNESCO-listed Old Nisa and China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, technology is helping us connect with a shared past of peace, cooperation, and mutual learning along the Silk Road.
But what really gives voice to these silent artifacts? It's not just the tech—it’s the enduring spirit of people-to-people exchanges that have blossomed over centuries. This cultural conversation, built on mutual respect, trust, and benefit, continues to nurture a friendship that links the Chinese mainland with Central Asia, inspiring a bright future of shared development 🚀.
For young news enthusiasts, professionals, students, and explorers alike, this blend of ancient heritage and modern innovation offers a fresh perspective on history. It shows how, even in our rapidly evolving digital world, the past still speaks—reminding us of timeless values and the beauty of cultural exchange through every artifact’s story 🎉.
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Behind the scenes: What gives voice to China-Central Asia relics?
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