Anomalocaris Posted July 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Experience the Secrets of a Threatened Taiwanese Temple Quote Asia’s Ring of Fire is famous for its volcanoes, fault lines and earthquakes that extend 25,000 miles in a horseshoe-like shape around the Pacific. But it's equally famous for being home to some of the most spectacular cultural treasures on Earth. The area's natural wonders, however, present real preservation challenges for those who want to save the temples and historic sites resting on them for future generations. Luckily, there’s an ally in the fight to save threatened landmarks—technology like virtual reality and 3D imaging. Preservation non-profit CyArk and data backup specialists Iron Mountain recently teamed up to preserve one threatened site, Taiwan’s famous Lukang Longshan Temple, with digital scans and drones... Read more on Smithsonian Magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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