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Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Digital Storytelling: "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics" Debuts with AR Reconstructions Global Premiere on International Day for Monuments and Sites
Shuanghuaishu Site in Gongyi, Zhengzhou, Henan Province ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 April 2025 – On International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18), Zhengzhou in central China's Henan Province launched the documentary series "" for global distribution, digitally bringing the brilliance of Central Plains civilization to worldwide from the 50-episode documentary "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics", the 10-episode series highlights major cultural heritage sites in Zhengzhou, including the Shuanghuai Tree "Heluo Ancient Kingdom", Peiligang Site, and the Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple. Using animation, reenactments, and other techniques, it brings these ancient sites to life, blending storytelling with historical capital of Henan Province and once known as Shang Capital, sits at the heart of China. A key cradle of Chinese civilization, it ranks among the nation's eight major ancient capitals. The city boasts 2 World Heritage Sites (12 entries), 83 national-level key cultural relics protection sites (89 entries), and nearly 10,000 immovable cultural relics. Its archaeological finds have been listed in China's "Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries" 16 times, more than any other Chinese city. Over recent years, Zhengzhou has excelled in archaeological research, museum revitalization, top-tier exhibitions, and cultural heritage promotion, winning wide acclaim."Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics", jointly produced by Zhengzhou's Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Xinhua News Agency, took five years to craft. In 2024, the documentary was named an "Excellent Project for Chinese Cultural Relics New Media Dissemination" by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, making it Henan Province's sole honoree that #ZhengzhouInstituteofCulturalRelicsandArchaeology The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.


Zawya
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Digital Storytelling: "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics" Debuts with AR Reconstructions Global Premiere on International Day for Monuments and Sites
ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 April 2025 – On International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18), Zhengzhou in central China's Henan Province launched the documentary series " Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics" for global distribution, digitally bringing the brilliance of Central Plains civilization to worldwide audiences. Curated from the 50-episode documentary "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics", the 10-episode series highlights major cultural heritage sites in Zhengzhou, including the Shuanghuai Tree "Heluo Ancient Kingdom", Peiligang Site, and the Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple. Using animation, reenactments, and other techniques, it brings these ancient sites to life, blending storytelling with historical interpretation. Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province and once known as Shang Capital, sits at the heart of China. A key cradle of Chinese civilization, it ranks among the nation's eight major ancient capitals. The city boasts 2 World Heritage Sites (12 entries), 83 national-level key cultural relics protection sites (89 entries), and nearly 10,000 immovable cultural relics. Its archaeological finds have been listed in China's "Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries" 16 times, more than any other Chinese city. Over recent years, Zhengzhou has excelled in archaeological research, museum revitalization, top-tier exhibitions, and cultural heritage promotion, winning wide acclaim. "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics", jointly produced by Zhengzhou's Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Xinhua News Agency, took five years to craft. In 2024, the documentary was named an "Excellent Project for Chinese Cultural Relics New Media Dissemination" by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, making it Henan Province's sole honoree that year. Hashtag: #ZhengzhouInstituteofCulturalRelicsandArchaeology The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Zhengzhou Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology

Associated Press
25-04-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Digital Storytelling: "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics" Debuts with AR Reconstructions Global Premiere on International Day for Monuments and Sites
ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 April 2025 – On International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18), Zhengzhou in central China's Henan Province launched the documentary series 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics' for global distribution, digitally bringing the brilliance of Central Plains civilization to worldwide audiences. [VIDEO] Curated from the 50-episode documentary 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics', the 10-episode series highlights major cultural heritage sites in Zhengzhou, including the Shuanghuai Tree 'Heluo Ancient Kingdom', Peiligang Site, and the Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple. Using animation, reenactments, and other techniques, it brings these ancient sites to life, blending storytelling with historical interpretation. Shuanghuaishu Site in Gongyi, Zhengzhou, Henan Province Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province and once known as Shang Capital, sits at the heart of China. A key cradle of Chinese civilization, it ranks among the nation's eight major ancient capitals. The city boasts 2 World Heritage Sites (12 entries), 83 national-level key cultural relics protection sites (89 entries), and nearly 10,000 immovable cultural relics. Its archaeological finds have been listed in China's 'Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries' 16 times, more than any other Chinese city. Over recent years, Zhengzhou has excelled in archaeological research, museum revitalization, top-tier exhibitions, and cultural heritage promotion, winning wide acclaim. 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics ", jointly produced by Zhengzhou's Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Xinhua News Agency, took five years to craft. In 2024, the documentary was named an 'Excellent Project for Chinese Cultural Relics New Media Dissemination' by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, making it Henan Province's sole honoree that year. Hashtag: #ZhengzhouInstituteofCulturalRelicsandArchaeology The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.


The Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Digital Storytelling: 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics' Debuts with AR Reconstructions Global Premiere on International Day for Monuments and Sites
ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 April 2025 – On International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18), Zhengzhou in central China's Henan Province launched the documentary series 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics' for global distribution, digitally bringing the brilliance of Central Plains civilization to worldwide audiences. Curated from the 50-episode documentary 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics', the 10-episode series highlights major cultural heritage sites in Zhengzhou, including the Shuanghuai Tree 'Heluo Ancient Kingdom', Peiligang Site, and the Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple. Using animation, reenactments, and other techniques, it brings these ancient sites to life, blending storytelling with historical interpretation. Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province and once known as Shang Capital, sits at the heart of China. A key cradle of Chinese civilization, it ranks among the nation's eight major ancient capitals. The city boasts 2 World Heritage Sites (12 entries), 83 national-level key cultural relics protection sites (89 entries), and nearly 10,000 immovable cultural relics. Its archaeological finds have been listed in China's 'Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries' 16 times, more than any other Chinese city. Over recent years, Zhengzhou has excelled in archaeological research, museum revitalization, top-tier exhibitions, and cultural heritage promotion, winning wide acclaim. 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics', jointly produced by Zhengzhou's Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Xinhua News Agency, took five years to craft. In 2024, the documentary was named an 'Excellent Project for Chinese Cultural Relics New Media Dissemination' by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, making it Henan Province's sole honoree that year.


Observer
20-04-2025
- General
- Observer
Castle and forts in Oman get around 700,000 visitors in 2024
Muscat: The number of archaeological and historical sites in the Sultanate of Oman is 39,655 as of 2024, according to what the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The number of visitors to castles and forts in the Sultanate of Oman was 670,875, and the number of restored heritage and historical sites and landmarks in the governorates reached is 370, while the number of registered sites is 3,655. The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences and round tables. Each year the International Council on Monuments and sites elects a theme, for example sustainable tourism in 2017 and rural andscapes in 2019.