Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick
Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick is the first museum in China to display the "Imperial Kiln Brics". Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick, is the ancient bricks specially made for the royal family, the Imperial Palace is built with Suzhou royal kiln gold bricks. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the gold bricks in the imperial kiln were the square bricks of the royal palace. Because of the complicated production process and high cost, the cost of a gold brick in the late Qing Dynasty was 9 yuan and 6 cents of silver, equivalent to 1 stone meter. The royal kiln brick is a wonderful work in the kiln brick firing industry in China. The production technology is complicated and there are more than 20 processes, among which the main processes are mud selection, mud training, billet making, kiln loading, firing, scenting water, kiln, grinding, etc. Road working procedure, ring ring closely, a substandard, all the previous efforts are wasted. With the fall of the feudal dynasty, the former royal kilns began to produce ordinary bricks and tiles, and the technology of making gold bricks was on the verge of being lost. In 2006, the State Council listed the manufacturing process of the gold bricks in the royal kiln as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage protection list, and the ancient kiln site was listed as the provincial cultural relic protection unit. Finally, the kiln has been freed from the state of existence and has a government umbrella to protect it. Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick has become the only designated brick for the renovation of ancient royal buildings such as the Palace Museum of the Imperial Palace in Beijing and the Temple of Heaven. Tian 'anmen Square, the Hall of Prayer for Good Plains of the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, Beihai Park, and the Garden of King Gong's Palace all use Lu Mu Imperial Kiln Brick, and have also gone across the ocean, exports the United States New York Ming Xuan and Xichun Garden, Singapore Yunxiu Garden, Japan Ikeda City Hexagonal Pavilion and many other domestic and foreign classical architecture. My family lives near the Suzhou Imperial Kiln Ruins Park & Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick, where I often read books, just like talking with ancient masters, which is very comfortable.
Suzhou Museum, which is a marvelous combination of the modern and ancient style of architecture, designed by one of the world's most famous architects, Ieoh Ming Pei. This cultural heritage is precious not only result from those valuable relics preserved in this museum, but also from the impressive architecture itself created by the crystal of human wisdom. Founded in 1960, originally located in the former residence of Zhong Wang, an important general during the Taiping Rebellion. In 2006 the museum moved to its present location. It is one of the most visited museums in the world, with 2,340,000 visitors in 2018.
Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, is known for its remote wilderness, glacial landscapes and diverse Arctic ecosystems. The region is home to massive ice sheets, permafrost and unique wildlife, including polar bears, Arctic foxes and reindeer. Svalbard serves as a key scientific research site, providing critical data on climate change, glaciology and Arctic biodiversity. Its glaciers are among the fastest-melting in the world, making them important indicators of environmental change. Digital technologies play a vital role in monitoring, preserving and understanding the environmental shifts occurring in Svalbard. 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry have been employed to document changes in glacial formations and ice structures, improving long-term conservation planning (König et al., 2014). Acoustic monitoring systems detect and analyze glacier calving events, providing real-time insights into ice movement and structural stability (Piechowicz et al., 2017). Additionally, satellite remote sensing helps scientists understand the broader impact of global warming on polar ecosystems.
Goujian sword, the king of Yue in the spring and Autumn period, is a bronze weapon of Yue in the late spring and Autumn period. It was made about 2500 years ago. It is a first-class cultural relic in China. It was unearthed from tomb 1 of Wangshan Chu tomb group in Jiangling County, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province in 1965 and is now collected in Hubei Provincial Museum. In the spring and Autumn period, the sword of Goujian, king of Yue, is 55.7 cm long, 8.4 cm long and 4.6 cm wide. The head of the sword is turned out into a hoop shape, with 11 concentric circles with an interval of only 0.2 mm cast inside. The body of the sword is covered with regular black diamond pattern. There is a bird seal inscription of "Yue Wang Jiu (Gou) shallow (Jian) self acting sword" near the front. The front of the sword case is inlaid with blue glass, The back is inlaid with turquoise. Goujian sword, the king of Yue in the spring and Autumn period, embodies the highest level of short weapon manufacturing at that time. It is known as "the first sword in the world". It is a treasure in bronze weapons. It is of great value to study the history of Yue and understand the bronze casting technology and characters in ancient China
Inaugurated in 1973, The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most famous building and one of the Worlds most famous sites. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007. It is an icon of 20th century architecture and is a stunning sculpture set amongst a fantastic waterscape. As a daring experiment in architecture when building began in 1958 its influence on design and architecture since is unparalleled. It is a functional performing arts centre hosting 1600 performances a year and privy to eight million visitors annually. It is a marvel of engineering at the time and featured one of the first uses of computers to perform structural analysis however the project was completed 10 years late and 1357% over budget. It stands from completion as a key feature of the Sydney Harbour Skyline and one of the most recognisable buildings in the world. Its shape is synonymous with Australia and features as one of its most significant tourism draws.
Sydney Opera House at Sunset. View across Circular Quay from Four Seasons Hotel
Ta Moko is the traditional tattooing practice of the Māori people of Aotearoa (New Zealand), distinguished by intricate spiral patterns carved into the skin. Unlike decorative tattoos, Ta Moko is deeply symbolic, representing one's genealogy, social status, tribal affiliations, and personal achievements. Historically, the practice involved chiseling the skin with uhi (carving tools), leaving textured grooves. While Ta Moko declined during colonization, it has seen cultural revival since the late 20th century, especially among younger Māori reclaiming their identity. Today, Ta Moko is considered a living expression of Indigenous knowledge, cultural resilience, and ancestral storytelling.
The temple was built in 1665 during the Koxinga dynasty (Ming dynasty). In 1685, soon after the Taiwan was annexed by the Qing dynasty, the first Taiwan Regional Chief Administrator Chou Chang and Taiwan Prefecture Magistrate Chiang Yu-ying began their efforts to have the temple renovated and reconstructed into Taiwan Prefecture Academy. Since then, the compound has been renovated and expanded several times. After 1895, Taiwan was under Japanese rule, the temple was once again used as a public school and military barracks and was considerably damaged. The temple has been renovated several times over the past 300 years, most recently between 1987 and 1989, during the time of Republic of China (Taiwan). Today the temple serves as a popular tourist attraction and also preserves ancient Confucian ceremonies, which are conducted on a regular basis. The temple also includes storerooms for the ritual implements and musical instruments that are used in these ceremonies.
This is a photo of a monument in Taiwan identified by the ID DA09602000348.
Taj Mahal is a huge mausoleum and mosque built of white marble. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate his concubine. The construction of it lasted 22 years from 1631 to 1653. Located on the right side of the Yamuna River, in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, more than 200 kilometers away from New Delhi, India. It is composed of halls, bell towers, minarets, pools, etc., all built with pure white marble and inlaid with glass and agate, which has extremely high artistic value. The Taj Mahal is the representative of Indian Muslim art and one of the classic masterpieces in the world heritage. It is known as the "perfect building" and the "Pearl of India".
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is a stunning monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz his Mahal. The Taj Mahal is famous for its stunning exterior with symmetrical designs, intricate carvings, and sparkling gemstone inlays. Located on the banks of the Yamuna River, the white marble mausoleum has his four smaller domes surrounding a central dome and his four minarets 40 meters high. Muslims pay tribute to the emperor and his wife by visiting the Taj Mahal and tourists from all over the world come to marvel at its beauty and know about its cultural and historical significance.
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
Tang Dynasty mural painting techniques represent one of the highest achievements of ancient Chinese art. Originating during the 7th to 9th centuries, these murals are known for their fluid lines, vibrant mineral-based pigments, and lifelike depictions of court ladies, Buddhist figures, and daily life. The painting process involved multiple meticulous steps, including wall preparation, sketching, line drawing, coloring, and detailing — all done by highly skilled artisans. These techniques reflect not only aesthetic values but also deep cultural, religious, and philosophical meanings. The image provided shows a typical example from the Famen Temple, capturing the elegance and craftsmanship of Tang court murals. Though the murals themselves are tangible, the artistic knowledge, materials, and painting processes passed down through generations embody a unique form of intangible cultural heritage.
The Peach Blossom Source Scenic Spot is located near Shuixi, 15 kilometres southwest of Taoyuan County in Hunan Province, 34 kilometres from Changde City. The scenic beauty spot of Taoyuan retains the remains of the Daxi culture of the Neolithic period, and is the prototype site of the "Peach Blossom Source" in the "Dictionary" and "Source of Words". The total area of the Taoyuan Scenic Spot is 157.55 square kilometres, of which 15.8 square kilometres is the main scenic area of the World Wide Peach Garden and 44.48 square kilometres is the scenic waters of the Yuanshui River where the Wuling people fished for their livelihood. The outer reserve is 96.9 square kilometres.
Movable Cultural Heritage,Intangible Heritage
Tartan is a woven cloth consists of horizontal and vertical bands in various colours. Weaving tartan is a craft that requires concentration, great timing and counting. The digital preservation includes tartan brand’s youtube channel about stories behind making tartan, artifacts in the museum, famous tartan fabric shops, and several archive websites that document the types of tartan. Besides the general exhibits or archival collection of textile histories in the National Museum of Scotland and the National Library of Scotland, The Scottish Tartans Museum focus on the history and development of tartan and the kilt, with over 500 samples of tartan. Visitors can view the exhibits online and search according to name or type. Fabric shops including Robert Noble, DC Dalgliesh, Ingles Buchan and Lochcarron not only sell the cloth, but also gives distinctive recording about tartan. The Scottish register of Tartan allows general public to register their designed tartan which details including the read count, an image and a proposed tartan name. User can search, compare and link with other Scottish designers through the website. Other online archive and search engines includes ‘House of Tartan’ and CLAN by Scotweb. There are online tartan generators such as ‘tartanMaker’ to quickly design own tartan, to create fun.
Tartan is a woven cloth consists of horizontal and vertical bands in various colours. Weaving tartan is a craft that requires concentration, great timing and counting. The digital preservation includes tartan brand’s youtube channel about stories behind making tartan, artifacts in the museum, famous tartan fabric shops, and several archive websites that document the types of tartan. Besides the general exhibits or archival collection of textile histories in the National Museum of Scotland and the National Library of Scotland, The Scottish Tartans Museum focus on the history and development of tartan and the kilt, with over 500 samples of tartan. Visitors can view the exhibits online and search according to name or type. Fabric shops including Robert Noble, DC Dalgliesh, Ingles Buchan and Lochcarron not only sell the cloth, but also gives distinctive recording about tartan.
This sett was produced for Captain Charles Hepburn in 1968 by Anderson's of Edinburgh, from an existing design. The Hepburns are associated with Hermitage Castle in Liddesdale and the history of Mary, Queen of Scots. James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell (1536-78), married the Queen after being implicated in the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley. Anderson collection is found at Kinloch Andersons of Leith Edinburgh.
A reconstruction of part of antarctica in the future to show climate change.
Taya cave is an artificial cave in the Josenji Temple, Japan. On 1st November 1990, the cave was registered as a local cultural property of the city of Yokohama. The original form of the taya cave is said to be the remains of a cave tomb or cave house from the Kofun period. It was opened in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) as a place of practice for Shingon esoteric Buddhism. Taya Cave was built using very advanced surveying techniques. The cave is valuable for examining the history of civil engineering in Japan. In addition, the reliefs in the cave are of high artistic value.
Taya cave is an artificial cave in the Taya-san Jokushoji Temple, Japan. On 1st November 1990, the cave was registered as a local cultural property of the city of Yokohama. The original form of the taya cave is said to be the remains of a cave tomb or cave house from the Kofun period. It was opened in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) as a place of practice for Shingon esoteric Buddhism. Taya Cave was built using very advanced surveying techniques. The cave is valuable for examining the history of civil engineering in Japan. In addition, the reliefs in the cave are of high artistic value.
Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
The World Heritage Site Te Wāhipounamu is located on the South Island of New Zealand. It occupied approximately 10% of New Zealand's land. It is an extensive natural heritage area which contains valleys, peaks, lakes, glaciers and other various natural features. There are four national parks in Te Wāhipounamu, which are Mount Cook, Westland Tai Poutini, Mount Aspiring and Fiordland. Since they are located close together, the scenery density in this area is significantly high. Despite its stunning scenery, it is special because of its unique New Zealand ecological system. Endangered birds, the kea and takahē, can be found in this area. The national symbol of New Zealand, the kiwi bird, is visible as well. In addition, regarding trees, the southern beech also lives here. Digital interpretation can address the Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. By doing so, the natural landscape, features, e.g. glaciers, and the unique ecological system can be protected and preserved.
Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand
The World Heritage Site, Te Wahipounamu, is located on the South Island of New Zealand. It is a massive natural area that covers approximately 10% of New Zealand's land. Stunning views and various natural features are included in this area, e.g. valleys, glaciers, lakes, peaks etc. It is special because it has New Zealand's local unique ecological environment. Endangered birds, e.g., the special parrot, the kea, and the tekeha, live in the area. Kiwi birds, the symbol of New Zealand, also can be found there. The southern beaches are visible as well. Technological interpretation can be used to address Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. By doing so, the unique natural heritage, such as glaciers and lakes, can be well preserved, and the untouched ecological system can be well protected.
Culture,Immovable Culture Heritage,Intangible Heritage
The Temple of Heaven (traditional Chinese: 天壇; simplified Chinese: 天坛; pinyin: Tiāntán) is a complex of imperial religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest. The Temple of Heaven was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1998 and was described as "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations..." as the "symbolic layout and design of the Temple of Heaven had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries."
(Honghe Hani Rice Terraces) in Yunnan Province, China.
The Terracotta Army is located in Xiyang Village, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. According to current research, the terracotta warriors and horses are located about 955.5 meters east of Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and have the meaning of guarding the mausoleum. In 1987, Terracotta Army was added to the World Heritage List. The Tombs Qin Shi Huang built for himself, including the Terracotta Army, survived for more than 2,000 years because they were not recorded in history books. The terracotta warriors are filled with ancient paintings, and the technology of cold weapons has been hailed as a marvel.
The Terracotta Army is a collection of life-sized terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. Discovered in 1974 near Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, this archaeological marvel dates to 210-209 BCE and was created as funerary art to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The site contains thousands of individually crafted warriors, each with unique facial features, expressions, and attire, alongside chariots, horses, and weapons. The remarkable craftsmanship demonstrates the advanced artistic and military organization of the Qin Dynasty. The warriors are part of a larger imperial mausoleum complex that remains largely unexplored. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site provides invaluable insights into ancient Chinese history, culture, and artistry while continuing to attract researchers and visitors from around the world.