A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase (appreciate) of China's ancient cultural heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Magao Caves, were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China's ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs (produce) since the international project started in 1994.
The Magao Caves have long been meeting point for different cultures. Today, the caves are just as international as they (be) at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people (admire) in America.
By (share) so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even (wide) interest around the world in China's ancient history, culture, and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future (generation) to understand and appreciate. As one researcher who is working the project explains, "Appreciating the cultural heritage is very important for international communication and understanding."
