¡Imagina esto! Ancient silk scrolls that traveled all the way to the United States have returned to the Chinese mainland, ready for a high-tech makeover at the Hunan Museum 🤩.
Step one: every fragment of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts was imaged, catalogued, and standardized to build a comprehensive digital archive. After inspection and stabilization, the team launched a precision holographic imaging program, using non-contact spectral scans from visible to near-infrared light 🔬💡.
Next up? X-ray mapping on key fragments to reveal cinnabar pigments and ink inscriptions, and micro-CT scans on unopened pieces to peek inside without touching them 🤖📜. These scans capture hidden layers, folds, and textures in stunning detail.
All that data feeds into AI-assisted virtual restoration. Soon, researchers and students alike will explore these ancient writings online, uncovering stories that have been silent for centuries. It’s an epic win for cultural heritage and tech lovers everywhere 🌐💾.
Stay tuned as legend meets cutting-edge science, showing how digital preservation is giving history a second life! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
