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Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots

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Chik, H. (2026, October 31). Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3372841/chinese-archaeologists-set-hi-tech-excavations-ai-and-deep-sea-robots

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Chinese archaeologists are planning advanced excavations using technologies like AI and underwater robots as part of their 15th five-year plan. This initiative aims to employ big data, remote sensing, ancient DNA analysis, and virtual restoration models for artifacts. Additionally, they will collaborate internationally in regions including Asia, the Himalayan area, and along historical trade routes like the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road.

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Chinese archaeologists are planning hi-tech excavations using AI and deep-sea robots under their 15th five-year plan, aiming to uncover centuries of lost history. The scientists will employ advanced technologies like remote sensing, ancient DNA analysis, underwater drones, and artificial intelligence for virtual restoration of artifacts. Additionally, they intend to expand international collaborations in Austronesian-speaking regions, the Himalayan area, and along the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road across Asia. This initiative underscores China's commitment to leveraging modern technology in archaeological research and expanding its global scientific partnerships.

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Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots Scientists will be tasked with deploying big data tech and underwater drones to unearth centuries of lost history under 15th five-year plan

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2026-10-31 · South China Morning Post

Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots · mixed framing

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Scientists → set → plan

Scientists will develop technologies such as remote sensing, ancient DNA analysis, underwater archaeology robots and artificial intelligence (AI) models for virtual restoration of excavated artefacts, according to the 15th five-year work plan for archaeology. uncertain

Scientists → develop → archaeology

They will also expand international partnerships to conduct fieldwork across Asia and launch joint research in the Austronesian-speaking regions, the Himalayan area and along the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road. asserted

They → expand → Road