不仅在于它是新疆以东最早出现的大型石窟群 也是第一座开凿于首都的皇家石窟 更因为在它那些大大小小的佛像上展现着 北方游牧民族中原化、西来像法中国化 的演进过程 云冈石窟第一窟的东边有一个小山坡，大部分时候游人罕至，颇为清静。那里如今放置了一块形似山峰的岩石，石前有一方黑色的墓碑，上面镌刻着两行 字："山间的小溪总是吵闹，浩瀚的大海从不喧嚣"。 这是著名考古学家宿白的墓，2018年他在北京逝世，三年后，骨灰安葬于此。云冈研究院院长杭侃是宿白的学生，他告诉《中国新闻周刊》："（去世之 后）那个时候，很多宿先生工作过的地方都想是不是能够葬在（自己）那儿。后来他的子女决定葬在云冈，因为他的石窟寺研究就是从云冈开始的，他的 几篇代表作都是关于云冈的，他第一次办全国石窟寺考古人员培训班也是在云冈。" 云冈之所以位居四大石窟之列，享有盛名 1950年，跟随雁北文物勘察团的脚步，宿白又到云冈石窟进行了实地勘察。次年，结合已有的考古成果，他写出了《<大金西京武州山重修大石窟寺碑> 校注》初稿，后经反复修改于1956年第一期《北京大学学报·人文科学》发表。这篇文章重建了云冈石窟的年代体系和后期的营建历史。 此后几十年，宿白始终保 ...

Group 1 - The article highlights the importance of cultural heritage preservation in China, emphasizing the role of restoration experts in maintaining historical artifacts and sites [2][3][10] - It mentions the ongoing restoration projects at significant cultural sites, including the Terracotta Army in Xi'an and the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, showcasing the integration of traditional techniques and modern technology [6][8][13] - The article provides statistics on movable and immovable cultural relics in China, with 108 million movable cultural relics and 767,000 immovable cultural sites, underscoring the vast scope of preservation efforts [10] Group 2 - The narrative illustrates the dedication of restoration professionals, comparing their work to that of medical practitioners who diagnose and treat artifacts, ensuring their longevity [6][8] - It discusses the use of advanced technologies such as 3D laser scanning and digital archiving in the preservation of cultural sites, which aids in future research and cultural industry development [8] - The article reflects on the generational commitment of restoration experts, highlighting their passion and responsibility in safeguarding cultural heritage [10][13]

Core Viewpoint - The Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, are experiencing water seepage issues, particularly in Cave 18, due to excessive rainfall this year, leading to the decision to temporarily close the site for further investigation and management [2][3] Group 1 - The total rainfall in the Datong area has exceeded 810 millimeters this year, significantly higher than the average annual rainfall [3] - Water seepage has been observed on the face and neck of the Buddha statue in Cave 18, with ice formations occurring at the nostrils due to low temperatures [2][3] - The Yungang Research Institute has decided to implement a closure of Cave 18 starting December 8 to conduct a detailed investigation of the cracks in the cave ceiling and to address the water seepage issue [3]