Reviving heritage through technology.

Digitization not only helps preserve historical memories but can also restore them to their original state, helping to "revive" damaged heritage. The fact that many monuments and major structures around the world have been restored using technology proves this.

Youth union members learn about the National Historical Monument Site commemorating the Youth Volunteers of Company 915 in Gia Sang ward through the digitalization of historical sites.

The Notre Dame Cathedral fire on April 15, 2019, is a prime example. At the time, the whole world was shocked to witness a symbol of French culture engulfed in flames. It was thought that restoration would be difficult, but a miracle happened thanks to 3D digital technology. Furthermore, a conservation company had previously performed 150 laser scans of the cathedral's framework, preserving every architectural detail with millimeter precision. In addition, a video game designed to realistically recreate the structure digitized the entire architecture, inadvertently contributing to the restoration process.

The application of technology has also been used by the Dunhuang Academy (China) to create a virtual "ambassador" for the Mogao Caves complex in Gansu Province. Named Jia Yao, this virtual "ambassador" is modeled after the water goddess in Buddhist culture, with traditional Chinese hair accessories and clothing. She can help introduce and promote the history, religious life, art, economy, politics , and society of the region. In addition to vividly presenting stories related to the land's history and Buddhist traditions, Jia Yao can perform dances originating from thousands of years ago.

Stories about the application of technology in the preservation of historical sites and heritage around the world have shown that digitization is not only a tool for data storage but also an effective means of protecting and restoring heritage. If historical sites are digitized in detail, we will have the opportunity to accurately reconstruct them instead of facing the risk of permanent loss. Therefore, digitization is not simply about photographing historical sites but needs to go further, which is to build detailed 3D models, preserving information on the architecture, materials, and cultural characteristics of each site and heritage...

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