scholarly journals Bringing the Community Back: A Case Study of the Post-Earthquake Heritage Restoration in Kathmandu Valley

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stelios Lekakis ◽  
Shobhit Shakya ◽  
Vasilis Kostakis
Keyword(s):  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Western World ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
National Heritage ◽  
The Commons

Heritage preservation is a resource-intensive activity nested among other processes in the public administration, related to identity building and touristic product enhancement. Strategies and schemata associated with heritage preservation sprang in the western world after WWII and they have been adapted, in the form of ‘heritage management’, in various contexts with questionable effectiveness regarding sustainability. Our paper discusses the case of the post-earthquake cultural, social and political landscape of the World Heritage Site of Kathmandu valley in Nepal. By reviewing the bibliography and drawing upon various case studies of post-earthquake heritage restoration, we focus on the traditional ways of managing human and cultural resources in the area as related to the modern national heritage management mechanism. We also examine how traditional practices, re-interpreted into a modern context, can point towards inclusive and sustainable forms of collaboration based on the commons. We shed light on the elements of an emerging management system that could protect the vulnerable monuments through community participation, adapted to the challenging realities of the Nepalese heritage and its stakeholders.

scholarly journals Defining the Distinctiveness of Urban Heritage Identity: Chiang Mai Old City, Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Natthakit Phetsuriya ◽  
Tim Heath
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
Place Identity ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Local People ◽  
Cultural Dynamics ◽  
Chiang Mai ◽  
Urban Heritage ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Old City

Distinctiveness is a fundamental part of defining place identity. This paper aims to define the identity of place through the distinctiveness of the urban heritage of Chiang Mai Old City, Thailand. Chiang Mai Old City has unprecedented levels of diversity and a cultural dynamics related to its intangible and tangible urban heritage. Moreover, the city is in the important stage of being nominated as a new World Heritage Site of UNESCO, with the city’s distinctiveness being significant in supporting further heritage management strategies. The research presented in this paper mainly focuses on how local people interpret and understand the urban heritage identity of Chiang Mai Old City. This has been achieved through surveys of four hundred participants who live in the Old City and a two-way focus group with five participants in each group. The results provide seven aspects to describe the distinctiveness of Chiang Mai Old City. Moreover, the results can also be used to develop an assessment indicator for defining the distinctiveness of other cities through the engagement of local people.

Angkor Wat: A transcultural history of heritages

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Chanratana Chen
Keyword(s):  
Architectural History ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
Black And White ◽  
History Of Research ◽  
South And Southeast Asia ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
History Of ◽  
Historical Photographs ◽  
The University

In December 2019, Michael Falser, of the University of Heidelberg, a specialist on heritage preservation and the art and architectural history of South and Southeast Asia, published his two-volume study, Angkor Wat: A transcultural history of heritages, which he had spent almost ten years researching. The volumes cover the history of research of the most famous monument in Cambodia, Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992. The two volumes include more than 1,400 black-and-white and colour illustrations, including historical photographs and the author's own photographs, architectural plans and samples of tourist brochures and media clips about Angkor Wat, which has been represented as a national and international icon for almost 150 years, since the 1860s.

The development of legal framework for the management of World Heritage Sites in Oman: a case study on Bahla Oasis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Mohamed Khalil ◽  
Eman Hanye Mohamed Nasr
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Content Type ◽  
World Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The World ◽  
Heritage Legislation

PurposeThe study aims to analyze the development of Omani heritage legislation against the UNESCO World Heritage Convention (WHC), 1972 and WHC Operational Guidelines (WHC-OGs) to predict the possible effects of the recent developments on the management of the World Heritage Site in Oman.Design/methodology/approachThis study discusses the development of the heritage protection legislation in Sultanate of Oman since 1970; it analyses the Omani Cultural Heritage Law 35/2019 against the recommendations of the UNESCO WHC as well as the requirements of the World Heritage Operational Guidelines. Moreover, the research investigates the possible effects of the recent heritage legislation developments on the management of Bahla Fort and Oasis in Oman, which is the first Omani World Heritage Site and the only site with special management regulations.FindingsThe paper outlines the effects of both the Omani Cultural Heritage Law 35/2019 and the Special Management Regulations 81/2019 on the implementation of the Bahla Management Plan. Additionally, the research establishes how the customization of heritage legislation as a special heritage management regulation facilitates the implementation of national legislation to solve specific local problems.Originality/valueThe study establishes the significance of developing comprehensive legislation to protect and manage the rich Omani cultural heritage and World Heritage Sites in alignment with the WHC and the WHC-OGs.

Sigiriya Rock

2019 ◽  
pp. 224-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagath Weerasinghe ◽  
Peter R. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Forest Land ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Indigenous Heritage

This chapter critically discusses the current heritage management processes deployed at the Sigiriya World Heritage site in Sri Lanka, a significant tourist attraction. We examine the current condition of the site and the lack of involvement of the associated communities in its management. Through a series of inquiries among healers, artisans, and irrigation managers, new insights are gained into indigenous heritage values and meanings that are separated from heritage values assigned to Sigiriya. These insights compel an argument for the necessity to incorporate the ideas and opinions of the traditional knowledge keepers of the ancient villages in the vast forest land around Sigiriya. We end with suggesting a template arising out of local analyses for changing the management protocols at Sigiriya.

History, Heritage, and the Representation of Ethnic Diversity

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Sweet ◽  
Fengqi Qian
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
National Unity ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Cultural Heritage Tourism

Government, tourism developers, and communities appreciate the cultural significance of historic sites from varied viewpoints. This chapter aims to provide an effective lens through which to view the development trajectory of China’s cultural heritage tourism. A central thread is the relationship between cultural heritage tourism and the shaping of the public view of history, examined using the case study of Chengde, a World Heritage Site in China. The study provides insight into the contested use of the space by different parties through analysis of Chengde’s symbolic value in promoting ethnic diversity and enhancing national unity. Although the focus on the site’s cultural significance has resulted in a variety of public programs, interpretation of the site reflects values consistent with government objectives and commercial interests. The ability of the site to incorporate multiple perspectives in heritage interpretation is limited by underdeveloped community consultation and participation in the heritage management process.

The Antonine Wall's distance-slabs: LiDAR as metric survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 447-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Hannon ◽  
Darrell J. Rohl ◽  
Lyn Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Roman Empire ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Landscape Archaeology ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Aerial Images ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Heritage Site

The “Hidden Landscape of a Roman Frontier” is a collaborative research project run and jointly funded by Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES). Intended to run for a 3-year period, it began in October 2015. The project focuses on the landscape archaeology, history, and heritage management of the Roman frontier in Scotland, part of the “Frontiers of the Roman Empire” transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. The project's primary data-set is comprised of aerial LiDAR at 0.5-m resolution covering the World Heritage Site, combined with terrestrial laser-scanning coverage for the forts at Bar Hill and Rough Castle and the fortlet at Kinneil. All data was commissioned under the auspices of the Scottish Ten Project; the aerial data was captured in spring 2010, the terrestrial data in July 2013 and April 2016. The project also draws upon a number of supplemental data sources, including the National Monuments Record of Scotland (https://canmore.org.uk/), geophysical survey data, archive aerial images, colour infra-red imagery, and additional LiDAR data from the UK Environment Agency.

scholarly journals DIGITAL RECORDING AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR THE UNDERSTANDING OF STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE FOR REHABILITATING HISTORIC STRUCTURES AT THE KATHMANDU VALLEY AFTER GORKHA EARTHQUAKE 2015

2017 ◽  
Vol IV-2/W2 ◽  
pp. 243-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Shrestha ◽  
M. Reina Ortiz ◽  
M. Gutland ◽  
R. Napolitano ◽  
I. M. Morris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Gorkha Earthquake ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Aerial Photogrammetry ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Historic Structures ◽  
Non Destructive

On 25 April 2015, the Gorkha earthquake of magnitude 7.8, severely damaged the cultural heritage sites of Nepal. In particular, the seven monument zones of the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site suffered extensive damage. Out of 195 surveyed monuments, 38 have completely collapsed and 157 partially damaged (DoA, 2015). In particular, the world historic city of Bhaktapur was heavily affected by the earthquake. There is, in general, a lack of knowledge regarding the traditional construction technology used in many of the most important temple monuments in Bhaktapur. To address this limitation and to assist in reconstruction and rehabilitation of the area, this study documents the existing condition of different historic structures in the Kathmandu Valley. In particular, the Nyatapola Temple is studied in detail. To record and document the condition of this temple, a combination of laser scanning and terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry are used. By also including evaluation of the temple and its supporting plinth structure using non-destructive evaluation techniques like geo-radar and micro-tremor dynamic analysis, this study will form the basis of a structural analysis study to assess the anticipated future seismic performance of the Nyatapola Temple.

scholarly journals Urban Public Space Revitalisation Strategies for George Town World Heritage Site

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Maimunah Ramlee ◽  
Rozyah Mohd Yunus ◽  
Zalina Samadi
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Urban Public Space ◽  
The Public ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
George Town

Revitalization of urban public space is a mechanism to redevelop the public space area in Core Zone, George Town World Heritage Site (GTWHS) in accordance with the development growth and population. This paper discussed the factors of revitalization which are related to urban public space. The objectives of this paper are to analyze the characteristics of urban public space which could effectively be adopted for revitalisation purposes; and how to generate the public space more functional with positive influence on modern urban life. A combination of qualitative and quantitative research method was applied. The recommendations can contribute to improve the planning and management of urban public space in GTWHS, Pulau Pinang.

scholarly journals Revitalisation Strategies of Urban Public Space in George Town World Heritage Site

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Maimunah Ramlee ◽  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Rozyah Mohd Yunus ◽  
Zalina Samadi
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Urban Public Space ◽  
The Public ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
George Town

Revitalisation of urban public space in Core Zone, George Town World Heritage Site (GTWHS) is a mechanism to redevelop the public space area in accordance with the development growth and population. This paper has discussed the revitalisation factors in creating a great urban public space. The main objectives of this study are : 1) to identify urban public space characteristics which is significantly for revitalisation purposes, and 2) to derive the more functionally public space that fit the modern urban life. A combination of method was applied, including quantitative and qualitative method. It has been concluded that it is important to revitalise urban public space through planning and urban management. Keywords: public space; urban revitalisation; revitalisation strategies eISSN 2514-751X © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRAcE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) andcE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v4i12.339

Through the eyes of the Potala Palace: Difficult heritage and memory in Tibet

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Jordan Vetter
Keyword(s):  
Material Culture ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Religious Symbol ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage Site ◽  
Public Consumption ◽  
Secular Institution ◽  
Rich Material

The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet serves as an important religious symbol and an embodiment of Tibetan culture. Ever since Chinese troops invaded Tibet in the 1950s, the Chinese government has attempted to control Tibet, including converting the Potala Palace and its rich material culture into a secular institution on display for tourists. Now void of the Dalai Lama and most of its contents, the Potala has become a façade for public consumption of Chinese state-led narratives and a symbol of cultural oppression. Through their approaches to heritage management and tourism, and with the aid of the Potala’s listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site, China is capitalizing on Tibet’s cultural heritage, undermining the Tibetan people and their culture, and controlling the narrative of Tibetan history to alter the collective memory of Tibetans.

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