The China-Greece Joint Laboratory for Digital Heritage has been inaugurated at the National Archaeological Museum of Greece to promote bilateral cooperation in the digitization and innovation of cultural heritage.
Established with the participation of various institutions from China and Greece, the laboratory will host joint research on digital preservation, virtual exhibitions, and artificial intelligence applications. He Yan, Director of the Digital Heritage Committee of ICOMOS China, stated that the laboratory will serve as a new platform for collaboration in cultural heritage protection. Georgios Didaskalou, Secretary General of the Greek Ministry of Culture, emphasized at the inauguration ceremony the significance of exchanges between civilizations, noting that digital technologies have opened new avenues for dialogue.
Konstantinos Nikolentzos, Deputy Director of the National Archaeological Museum of Greece, highlighted that the laboratory marks a new phase in systematic collaboration between the two countries. Following the opening, a seminar titled “Dialogue of Ancient Cities, Exchange of Civilizations” was held, where Chinese and Greek experts discussed the role of digital technology in enhancing the value of cultural heritage.