Artifact protection is a family affair
Son follows father's footsteps in collecting and preserving precious items, Yue Yuanyuan and Lu Yifan report.
By Yue Yuanyuan and Lu Yifan |
China Daily |
Updated: 2024-12-14 09:20
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Since shouldering this responsibility, Zhao Yong has diligently patrolled the site — spending up to three hours at a time inspecting the ruins.
His work includes reviewing surveillance footage for anomalies and conducting meticulous on-site inspections.
He documents key areas, records their condition on his cellphone, and shares his updates with cultural heritage authorities.
In 2016, a formal archaeological excavation of the ancient city began.
