China is a country with a rich cultural heritage (遗产)     1     (stretch) back thousands of years. However, with the passage of time and other factors such as natural disasters and wars, many of its cultural treasures have been damaged or destroyed. In recent years, China has used technology to protect its cultural heritage through digitalization so that it can     2     (preserve) for future generations to enjoy and study.

One of the most notable     3     (example) of China’s digital preservation effort is the Dunhuang Mogao Cave Project, the goal of which is     4     (create) a digital profile of the Mogao Caves with the help of 3D scanning and virtual reality software. Another example is the Palace Museum Project. Through the use of technology, the Palace Museum is now able to showcase the relics to visitors from all around the world     5     risking damage to the precious artworks.

Digital technology has the potential to aid in the restoration of damaged artworks. A 3D printing technology enabled Chinese researchers to recreate the cultural relics, including ancient Buddha statues and     6     bronze (青铜) lion from the Qing Dynasty.

    7     (additional), China’s digitalization of cultural heritage has been instrumental in research and education. The digital achievements have enabled researchers to study the artworks in greater detail     8     ever before.

Digitalization has made cultural heritage more     9     (access) to the public, particularly to people living in rural areas     10     would otherwise be unable to visit these sites in person.

The Terracotta Warriors

In 1974, workers     1    (dig) a well came across a large sculpture of a terracotta warrior. Inspired by this surprising find, archaeologists began to explore the area, resulting in the discovery of thousands of similar soldiers.

Designed with an     2    (impress) level of detail, each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind work of art. The life-sized sculptures vary in     3     (high), uniforms and hairstyles, and even facial expressions. Historians theorize that the heads and     4     (body) of the warriors were made through assembly line production, and that each part, such as arms and legs,     5    (create) independently of one another to speed up manufacturing (生产). Then, after being fired in the kiln (窑), these various parts     6     were completed were assembled into one figure.

Due to the unique appearance of each warrior’s face, it is believed     7     artisans (工匠) added individual features on top of the mold for the face — perhaps     8     (base) on real soldiers.     9     addition, many of the terracotta warriors originally held real weapons. Although most of them have been stolen, 40, 000 items still remain for historians to study.

While most of the terracotta soldiers remain in China, ten have recently appeared in overseas exhibitions, offering international audiences a rare chance     10    (see) the figures up close.

Few countries have as rich of a history and civilization as Egypt, so it’s no surprise that the Grand Egyptian Museum(GEM), which     1     (expect) to open later this year, will be the largest archaeological museum in the world. It cost more than a billion dollars     2     (build) it. When finished, it will hold     3     large number of Egypt’s ancient objects, including the treasures of a king’s tomb.

The GEM, also     4     (know) as the Giza Museum, is about 2 km from the Giza Pyramids. It isn’t the only attraction drawing tourists     5     Egypt. Other new attractions include the Mummies Hall in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo     6     two tombs in nearby Saqqara. One of them is Tomb of Djoser,     7     the paths are so puzzling that once you get in, it is difficult to find your way.

“Now many sites are getting improved,” says Egyptologist Nora Shawki. “Even     8     (go) to the pyramids is more convenient, with electric     9     (bus) getting you there and more dining places and better services.”

Though it suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt has a strong tourism infrastructure (基础设施), making trips here     10     (easy) than you might expect.