China Advances Preservation of Organic Cultural Relics Through Innovative Techniques

China is strengthening efforts to preserve organic cultural relics by adopting advanced scientific techniques aimed at protecting fragile artifacts such as ancient bamboo slips, textiles, and other perishable materials.

At the Cultural Relics Protection Center in Jingzhou, central China’s Hubei Province, specialists are employing modern conservation methods to address the vulnerability of organic relics, which are highly sensitive to environmental conditions including humidity, temperature changes, and biological deterioration.

Experts said the new approach integrates scientific research with traditional restoration practices, allowing for more precise and sustainable preservation. Advanced imaging technologies, climate-controlled storage environments, and specialized stabilization treatments are being used to slow degradation and extend the lifespan of historically significant artifacts.

Conservators are also applying refined cleaning and chemical treatment processes to delicate items, including ancient cotton garments and bamboo manuscripts, enabling them to maintain their original structure while preventing further decay.

Officials noted that the initiative reflects China’s broader commitment to cultural heritage protection, emphasizing increased investment in technology and research to safeguard valuable historical relics for future generations.

Xinhua