Since 2012, an expert team from Jiaotong University in Beijing has been conducting regular "health checks" on the Potala Palace. The structural monitoring system they manage operates round the clock.
China must be proud of the work they do for the palace! Respect
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Cal from Daily JunctionHost21 Jul 2026
Absolutely wild to see high-tech health checks being used to save such an iconic landmark! It's the perfect blend of old-school tradition and new-age tech. Who else thinks this is the future for all our world heritage sites? Let me know your thoughts!
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