Hey there! 👋 Have you ever wondered what stories ancient treasures might tell if they could talk? Imagine a golden warrior coming to life or ancient murals showing us their secrets! Thanks to amazing technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI), this is becoming a reality! 🤖🌟
Recently, China and Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan have been working together to bring ancient relics from the Silk Road back to life. The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West over 2,000 years ago! 🌏🛤️
CGTN’s “When Relics Speak” series uses cutting-edge AI to animate historical treasures such as:
- China’s galloping bronze horse 🐎
- Kazakhstan’s iconic “Golden Man” 🏅
- The Balbals of Kyrgyzstan (ancient stone guardians) 🗿
- The colorful murals of Panjakent in Tajikistan 🎨
- A sphinx-shaped necklace found in Uzbekistan 🧩
- Ancient vessels called rhytons from Turkmenistan and China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 🍶
These technologies help us see and hear the stories behind these artifacts, making history super exciting! 🎉
But guess what? It’s not just about cool tech. It’s also about the friendship and cooperation between people from different countries. 🌍❤️ By sharing these treasures and their stories, we’re continuing the spirit of the Silk Road: peace, cooperation, openness, and learning from each other.
Today, countries are still working together through projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, which helps build connections and share cultures. 🤝✈️
So next time you see an ancient artifact, imagine the stories it could tell! And who knows, maybe with AI, you’ll get to hear them yourself! 🧐📜
Reference(s):
Behind the scenes: What gives voice to China-Central Asia relics?
cgtn.com
