Study on Mechanism of Water Condensation and Field Experiments of Thousand-Hand Guanyin in Dazu Rock Carvings

A critical mechanism driving water condensation on the Thousand-Hand Guanyin sculpture at Dazu Rock Carvings has been identified, offering new insights into the degradation processes threatening this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through a combination of field experiments and surveys, researchers from institutions including the Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage and Tsinghua University analyzed data to propose targeted preservation measures. The study highlights how moisture accumulation accelerates damage, providing actionable strategies for cultural heritage conservation in similar environments.

LeiLei, Z., & XueZhi, F. (2018). Study on Mechanism of Water Condensation and Field Experiments of Thousand-Hand Guanyin in Dazu Rock Carvings. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 186, 12007. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/186/2/012007