数字敦煌：让文化遗产焕发新生_奇速读时文快乐学英语

时文摘要

敦煌，这座古老的城市，拥有着悠久的历史和丰富的文化遗产。其中，莫高窟更是敦煌的瑰宝，被誉为“东方艺术的宝库”。然而，随着时间的流逝，莫高窟面临着风化、侵蚀等威胁，为了保护这些珍贵的文化遗产，“数字敦煌”这一具有前瞻性的概念被提出。

Walking through a museum’s quiet halls feels like stepping into history itself. Centuries-old faces gaze from the walls, and relics (遗迹) once silenced by time seem to come alive, recounting tales of ancient empires, forgotten rituals, and worlds long past. Once confined to glass cases, these treasures find new life in the Digital Dunhuang project, an initiative by the Dunhuang Academy in China.

Home to the Mogao Caves—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the early 20th century—the academy has developed this blockchain-based, open co-creation platform for digital cultural heritage. The murals and artworks within the Mogao Caves, vulnerable to environmental factors, risk disappearing—along with their centuries-old stories—without intervention. Digital Dunhuang seeks to address this through the initiative. Through it, murals, grottoes, sculptures and other artifacts are preserved digitally, even those in caves closed to the public.

Digital Dunhuang transforms these treasures into a virtual experience, inviting global audiences—from students to researchers, history enthusiasts and even digital artists—to connect with the legacy of Dunhuang’s cultural heritage. For students, the platform offers an immersive educational experience, bringing ancient art and history into classrooms worldwide. For researchers, it offers easy access to high-resolution images and organized data that would otherwise require travel. Even digital artists find inspiration in these ancient murals and sculptures, sparking creative reinterpretations and connecting contemporary art with historical traditions.

The Dunhuang Academy is enhancing cultural preservation with advanced technologies like high-definition scanning and game engines, creating immersive experiences of sites such as the Mogao Caves. Users can explore these replicas via a WeChat mini-program, enjoying stunning visuals. Meanwhile, tourist attractions are integrating virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), turning visitors into active participants. The Exploring Dunhuang—Digital Immersive Exhibition, in partnership with Tencent, allows guests to wear VR headsets and experience ancient murals. An 8K VR flight at Mingsha Mountain offers a breathtaking virtual journey.

1. 1. What is the main purpose of the Digital Dunhuang project?

A To attract more tourists to Mogao Caves.

B To repair damaged cultural relics physically.

C To digitally preserve the cultural heritage.

D To replace traditional museum exhibitions.

2. 2. What can be inferred about students using the platform?

A They must visit Dunhuang to access the resources.

B They can study ancient art without leaving classrooms.

C They need special training to operate the system.

D They mainly use it for creating digital artworks.

3. 3.How can users explore the replicas of the Mogao Caves?

A By using a special app on their desktops.