XI’AN, China: The 2023 International Ancient Walls and Castles Alliance Conference started in Xi’an, the capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, on Wednesday.
Under the theme “Protection and Sustainable Development of Ancient Walls,” this two-day event showcases the most recent conservation initiatives undertaken globally for old walls and castles while also investigating creative and inclusive methods for safeguarding cultural artifacts.
The seminar is being attended by approximately forty experts from ten governing agencies of ancient walls and castles.
According to Wang Zhewen, a representative of the Xi’an city wall management committee, the conference is anticipated to foster knowledge sharing and global influence among individuals working to preserve historic castles and walls worldwide.
Since its founding in December 2020, the International Ancient Walls and Castles Alliance has convened its first offline meeting.
With 13-member organizations currently representing China, Italy, Britain, and Malaysia, the alliance is committed to research, conserve, and develop old walls and castles worldwide. —Xinhua/APP
