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AI used to help preserve China’s oldest wooden pagoda
The Sakyamuni Pagoda, also known as the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, features centuries-old plaques written by renowned calligraphers and emperors. (ZHU XINGXIN/ TASTE ALL CHINA ) Artificial intelligence is being used to safeguard the country's oldest and tallest wooden pagoda in North China's Shanxi province which has withstood natural disasters and human calamities for 968 years. The technology is being used to enhance the understanding of the 67-meter-tall Sakyamuni Pagoda, visualize its states over time, and prepare for restoration work. AI is not only being used to aid in preserving the pagoda in Yingxian county's Fogong Temple, but also to enhance the visitor experience by revealing its significant architectural, historical, and religious value. Built in 1056 during the Liao Dynasty (916-1125), the pagoda, built entirely out of wood without the use of nails, has weathered earthquakes, wars, and other challenges. Its intricate structure features innumerable mortises and tenons. As tall as a 20-story building, and with a base diameter of about 30 meters, the pagoda is a remarkable architectural feat. For its protection, visitors can only enter the first floor and are prohibited from climbing to higher levels. AI technology, however, will allow them to experience the whole pagoda through 3D…
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