ABSTRACT LOCAL DYNAMICS IN THE PROCESS OF CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN KASTAMONU Aysu Kes M.Sc., Urban Policy Planning and Local Governments Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sibel Kalaycioglu January 2006, 102 pages The aim of this thesis is to understand the local participation dynamics in Turkey, especially in the cities with small populations. The conservation and restoration projects in Kastamonu were chosen as the case in order to achieve this aim. These projects include the restoration and reuse of historical/traditional houses in Turkey. The research was focused on the stakeholders in relation to these projects in order to be able to examine the social processes with regard to the local participation in Kastamonu. The major data collection method of this research was interviews with three groups of stakeholders. These stakeholders were the decision- makers, the owners of the houses, and the local people. For the research, 41 interviews were conducted in November 2004 in Kastamonu. The interviews included questions with regard to perceptions of the respondents about the issues of participation and decision- making dynamics, as well as the conception of sense of place, through the conservation and restoration processes. All these interviews were recorded and transcribed for discourse analysis. There are three major findings of this thesis. Firstly, the stakeholders do not have a consistent perception of what participation is. This leads to the second finding that the level of interaction and the level of participation are low among the stakeholders. Thirdly, the conservation and restoration projects in Kastamonu are perceived as economic investments by the vast majority of people. The heritage and cultural value of the houses are less frequently referred to.

Univerzita Karlova v Praze Pedagogická fakulta Katedra občanské výchovy a filosofie DIPLOMOVÁ PRÁCE PROBLÉMY PAMÁTKOVÉ PÉČE NA VYBRANÝCH PŘÍKLADECH Z PLZEŇSKÉHO KRAJE PROBLEMS HERITAGE CONSERVATION ON THE EXAMPLES FROM THE PILSEN REGION Bc. Mirka Jehlíková Vedoucí diplomové práce: Ing. Michaela Dvořáková, Ph.D. Rok: 2015 PROHLÁŠENÍ Prohlašuji, že jsem diplomovou práci Problémy památkové péče na vybraných příkladech z Plzeňského kraje vypracovala samostatně pod vedením Ing. Michaely Dvořákové, Ph. D. a uvedla v bibliografii všechny použité podklady a materiály. V Praze dne 20. července 2015 vlastnoruční podpis autora PODĚKOVÁNÍ Na tomto místě bych ráda poděkovala Ing. Michaele Dvořákové, Ph.D. za velmi trpělivý a vstřícný přístup a cenné rady a připomínky, kterými přispěla k vypracování této diplomové práce. Abstrakt Diplomová práce se zabývá Problémy památkové péče na vybraných příkladech Plzeňského kraje, a to konkrétně státním zámkem Červené Poříčí a zámky Bezděkov u Klatov a Týnec u Klatov. Klade si za cíl identifikovat a následně porovnat přístupy památkové péče těchto vybraných zámeckých objektů z hlediska místního, časového, stavebně- historického a současného. V práci se autorka zamýšlí jednak nad smyslem kulturně historického dědictví, včetně jeho globální a také regionální povahy, jednak také nad...

Aim of the Historic Building as a Museum (Contemporary Architecture and Heritage Conservation Issues) thesis is to present limits and possibilities of architecture intervention in historical objects based on conversion material of chosen historic building for museum purposes. Selection of buildings makes an effort to introduce more point of views in given problematice using examples and picturial attachements.

<p dir="ltr">The Arabian Peninsula’s diverse environmental landscapes have profoundly influenced its internal cultures and shaped its interactions with the wider world. However, there remains a persistent tendency to view this region as isolated and disconnected from global dynamics. This anthology seeks to challenge that misconception by situating Arabia firmly within a global context, emphasizing its environmental diversity and interconnectedness. It serves as a comprehensive educational resource for undergraduate students and engages a broader audience interested in the peninsula’s cultural and environmental heritage. The collection explores three key themes: the cultural and economic history of coffee, the interconnectedness of the Red Sea’s coral reefs with the peninsula, and the richness of the Arabian Desert. Beginning in the bustling markets, Jean de La Roque and Sir John Malcolm’s accounts of the early coffee trade highlight its profound economic and cultural impacts. Insights from T.E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell, along with Ali Al-Naimi’s narrative, trace coffee’s evolution from a regional commodity into a modern global economic force, illustrating how this simple bean became integral to the peninsula’s identity and its connections with the wider world.</p><p dir="ltr">Bridging the gap between land and sea, the anthology transitions to the Red Sea’s coral reefs as a symbol of environmental diversity. Through the narratives of voyagers like Emily Ruete, pilgrims such as Shakib Arslan and Lady Evelyn Cobbold, and adventurers like Henri de Monfreid, this section portrays how these marine ecosystems have facilitated cultural exchanges, navigation, and personal transformation. The coral reefs are depicted not merely as biological wonders thriving under extreme conditions, but as integral elements that connect the peninsula with surrounding seas, emphasizing Arabia’s connectedness with the ancient trade routes and modern shipping networks. The final section re-examines the Arabian Desert, challenging its perception as a barren wasteland. Through the observations of Carsten Niebuhr, the travels of Freya Stark, the narratives of Abdelrahman Munif, and the memoirs of Huda Al-Ghoson, the anthology unveils the desert’s cultural and historical richness. It illustrates the adaptability of life in the desert and its significant role in economic and cultural exchanges, highlighting the desert as a space of vitality and heritage rather than desolation. By integrating the stories of coffee, coral reefs, and the desert, this anthology offers a comprehensive view of how these elements have shaped—and been shaped by—the dynamic environment of the Arabian Peninsula. It bridges the gap between land and sea to reflect the region’s environmental diversity and global interconnectedness, providing a holistic perspective that honors the full spectrum of the Arabian Peninsula’s identity. This collection underscores the importance of recognizing Arabia’s integral role in global environmental and cultural systems, fostering a more nuanced and connected understanding of the region. </p><p><br></p>

La Huaca Ventarrón consta de un legado de más de 4000 años de antigüedad, lo cual la convierte en el primer centro ceremonial de la costa norte. Se tienen registros de Ventarrón desde inicios del siglo XX, pero, es desde el año 2007 que se preocuparon por intervenir en el sitio para conservar y proteger los restos infraestructurales del sitio arqueológico, detectando la vulnerabilidad de la zona arqueológica ante los efectos nocivos del cambio climático y la intrusión humana. Por tal razón, el objetivo de la presente investigación es proponer estrategias arquitectónicas para la protección de la huaca Ventarrón del departamento de Lambayeque. Siendo esta investigación descriptiva-no experimental, la cual implicó inicialmente una etapa de recolección de información a través de fuentes secundarias y visitas de campo y, posteriormente un análisis de estrategias arquitectónicas. El Centro Poblado Ventarrón es la población de esta investigación al encontrarse en las zonas adyacentes a los restos arqueológicos Los resultados indican que el factor principal del deterioro actual en la huaca es de origen humano, lo que ha llevado a la pérdida de objetos y de la infraestructura que protegía los restos arqueológicos. También, se observa que las estrategias implementadas en proyectos patrimoniales referentes para la protección de sitios arqueológicos buscan establecer una conexión con el entorno natural y la comunidad local. Por consiguiente, se concluye que las estrategias de re enterrar, apuntalamiento flotado, senderos y plataformas flotantes y membrana como cubierta son necesarias para mitigar el deterioro y proteger la Huaca Ventarrón. / Huaca Ventarron has a legacy of more than 4000 years old, which makes it the first ceremonial center of the north coast. There are records of Ventarron since the early twentieth century, but it is since 2007 that they were concerned about intervening in the site to preserve and protect the infrastructural remains of this archaeological site, detecting the vulnerability of the archaeological zone to the harmful effects of climate change and human intrusion. For this reason, the objective of this research is to propose architectural strategies for the protection of the Huaca Ventarron in the department of Lambayeque. This is a descriptive, non-experimental research, which initially involved a stage of information gathering through secondary sources and field visits and, subsequently, an analysis of architectural strategies. The Ventarron Village Center is the population of this research as it is located in the areas adjacent to the archaeological remains. The results indicate that the main cause of the current deterioration in the Huaca is of human origin, which has led to the loss of objects and the infrastructure that protected the archaeological remains. Also, it is observed that the strategies implemented in heritage projects for the protection of archaeological sites seek to establish a connection with the natural environment and the local community. Therefore, it is concluded that the strategies of reburying, floating shoring, floating trails and platforms, and membrane as a cover are necessary to mitigate deterioration and protect the Huaca Ventarron.

L’analyse des processus qui définissent la durabilité urbaine est au centre du débat actuel concernant le développement futur des villes. Dans ce contexte général que nous définissons de " course à la durabilité ", la ville historique se trouve simultanément confrontée à deux impératifs majeurs : d’un côté assurer la réalisation des objectifs du développement durable, de l’autre assurer la protection du patrimoine urbain.À partir de ces éléments, la thèse interroge la relation entre développement durable et protection du patrimoine urbain, à la fois d’un point de vue théorique et pratique, en posant la question de recherche suivante : dans quelle mesure la ville historique peut-elle devenir une ville durable tout en sauvegardant son patrimoine ? La recherche se divise en trois parties : une première partie consacrée aux aspects théoriques et épistémologiques, ayant pour but d’organiser et de rendre convergente la production scientifique actuelle, abondante mais sectorielle, de ces deux impératifs ; une deuxième partie de transposition du débat théorique international au contexte français, qui nous a permis d’évaluer la possibilité d’intégration des politiques de durabilité et de protection du patrimoine ; enfin, une troisième partie, plus opérationnelle, qui explore nos questionnements et hypothèses par l’étude détaillée de trois cas parisiens emblématiques. En démontrant que la durabilité est appelée à modifier les équilibres de la protection du patrimoine urbain, la thèse propose des éléments de réponse pour que ces deux impératifs puissent s’articuler et être mieux intégrés dans les politiques urbaines des villes historiques. / Over the past few decades sustainability concerns have gained central importance in the contemporary debate about the future development of cities. In this worldwide context a particular category of cities is suffering from pressures never seen before: the historic urban landscape, where urban conservation strategies must be integrated within the larger goals of overall sustainable development.In this frame, certain questions emerge: is it possible that sustainable development aims coexist with the principles of urban heritage preservation? What could it be the connection between urban heritage and sustainable development? How urban conservation can open up to sustainability, while keeping intact tangible and intangible values and heritage?Recognizing sustainability as a primary challenge that urban conservation faces, the thesis is divided in three parts: the first part is dedicated to the literature review, in order to converge the actual scientific production, abundant but sectorial; starting from an international perspective, the second part focuses on the French case study, reviewing the influence of national legislation concerning planning and environment, which includes sustainability aims, on urban conservation tools; lastly, the third part analyses critically the case study of Paris, emblematic to demonstrate the possible adaptation of urban conservation tools in order to take into account sustainability aims.The research finds that an integrated approach appears to be necessary, both at theoretical and operative level, and some first stage answers had been provided in this direction.

Thesis (M.A. (Anthropology) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / Heritage conservation is an enormous challenge in South Africa. Although the National Heritage Resources Act (No 25 of 1999) (NHRA) is amongst the best heritage legislation in the world, implementation has proved to be problematic. NHRA made provision for the establishment of the Limpopo Heritage Resources Authority (LIHRA), an institution of the provincial government responsible to coordinate heritage management in the Limpopo Province. Currently, LIHRA’s duties are either not clearly articulated, or it is not exercising its authority prudently. Consequently, heritage conservation in the Limpopo Province is limited. This study explored the challenges experienced by LIHRA in the conservation and management of heritage resources in the Limpopo Province. It examined LIHRA’s mandate and duties, legislation, budget, physical resources, personnel profile, social responsibility challenges, local politics, infrastructure, and external developmental threats. Furthermore, it investigated LIHRA’s intergovernmental relations and cooperation with other government bodies. The attitudes of heritage site managers and other staff towards conservation and their working conditions, as well as execution challenges, were also documented. Lastly, the study examined the local community’s awareness and expectations of the work being done by LIHRA, as well as the need to conserve and manage heritage resources. The study selected members of the LIHRA council and the seconded LIHRA officials from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC), executives of Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the South African Police Services (SAPS), and heritage manager at the Dzata in the Vhembe District, as well as the custodian of the Tšate Provincial Heritage Site in the Greater Sekhukhune District of the Limpopo Province. Furthermore, local community members of Ha-Mandiwana in the Vhembe District and in the Tšate Greater Sekhukhune District were also designated. These participants were nominated because of their involvement and knowledge in heritage conservation. A semi-structured questionnaire was employed, and a thematic analysis method was used to analyse the data. v It has been established that LIHRA does not receive sufficient support from the provincial DSAC, even though the NHRA makes provision of the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of DSAC to be accountable for it. LIHRA is not fully functional and is therefore unable to fulfil its mandate. This is due to a lack of adequate funds, staff, and physical (logistical) resources, such as vehicles. Therefore, most of its duties are performed by the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) on their behalf. Instead, it has been assigned to only perform Section 34 of the NHRA, which deals with the conservation of historic buildings. LIHRA is unable to attend to site visits or to interact with heritage site managers. Therefore, to the managers/custodians, LIHRA exists only in name. Furthermore, it comes as no surprise that local communities near heritage sites are not even aware of LIHRA’s existence. However, the museum section of DSAC oversees provincial heritage sites with museums, which effectively means that provincial sites, which do not have museums are neglected by both LIHRA and DSAC. In conclusion, LIHRA’s existence is very important for the survival of heritage resources in the Limpopo Province; hence the MEC must be held accountable for its under-performance. It is recommended that the MEC must ensure that LIHRA is provided with the essential tools it needs to become fully functional, commencing with legislation and a competency assessment from SAHRA. LIHRA must strengthen ties with other government departments to simplify heritage conservation in the province. Heritage managers/custodians need to have a close relationship with LIHRA to ensure that sites do not lose their provincial heritage status. However, for that to happen, LIHRA needs to be more proactive. Information about LIHRA must be accessible to the public, as heritage conservation is the responsibility of everyone, not only LIHRA.

This thesis is an ethnographic research of the cultural heritage conservation practices in İzmir, focusing particularly on the heritage site Historical Port City of İzmir’s conservation on individual, local, and global levels from an anthropological point of view. With its ongoing inscription process to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the study aims, first, to understand the motivation behind this inscription, the current conservation practices in the city that are undergone by individual and local actors, and to analyze the impact and connection between the individual, local and global efforts to protect İzmir’s multicultural and multilayered heritage. Conducted during the 10-day long World Heritage Volunteers program “Heritage for the Future in the Historical Port City of İzmir” organized by the UNESCO World Heritage Education Program and Site Directorate of the Historical Port City of İzmir, the research employs the anthropological methods of participant observation, structured interviews, netnography, as well as multi-sensory ethnography. The study shows that the site’s WHL inscription is motivated by the desire to enhance the city’s further protection on different levels such as raising awareness, receiving financial help, and increasing its visibility to attract local, national, and international visitors and users. The same approach has also been observed within the current conservation practices conducted by local actors to preserve the multicultural values of the city and conserve its 8500 years of multilayered fabric that carries traces of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylic, Ottoman, and Republican periods, stretching up to today. This short-term ethnographic research concludes that heritage conservation is a multi-level process where every level (individual, local, and global) and actor has an important role in the protection of the site’s integrity and the transmission of its values to future generations. Focusing on the current anthropological theories and studies on heritage and UNESCO, this case study of the Historical Port City of İzmir reflects that statement and points not only to the conservation of the city's past heritage but also to the fact that this cannot happen without addressing the city's contemporary needs such as sustainable development, cohesion, and the socio-economic prosperity of the city and its current inhabitants.

Starting from a simple observation of apparent neglect, this thesis aims to explore the heritage of the land of Villa Ada, a city park in Rome Italy. To do so, this study relates historical narratives regarding this piece of land, from the earliest human presence to formation of the current park. The narratives help engage the reader with the past of this land, and to anchor it into the current landscape. An online survey was conducted to address how the park is perceived today and what meaning the visitors and neighbors associate to it. By connecting the past to the present, and then looking forward, this thesis can contribute in opening a discussion about Villa Ada’s fate and the strategies that can be implemented for its effective long-term management. / Partendo da una semplice osservazione di apparente abbandono, questa tesi mira ad esplorare il patrimonio del terreno di Villa Ada, un parco urbano di Roma. Per fare ciò, questo studio mette in relazione narrazioni storico-ambientali riguardanti questo terreno, dalla prima presenza umana alla formazione del parco attuale. Le narrazioni aiutano a coinvolgere il lettore con il passato di questa terra e ad ancorarlo nel paesaggio attuale. Nel contesto di questo studio, è stato condotto un questionario online per valutare come il parco è percepito oggi e quale significato i visitatori e i vicini vi associno. Collegando il passato al presente, e quindi guardando avanti, questa tesi può contribuire ad aprire una discussione sul futuro di Villa Ada e sulle strategie che potrebbero essere attuate per una gestione efficace a lungo termine.

Syftet med denna uppsats är att undersöka vad som skiljer de lämningar åt från kvarnverksamhet som inte finns i  Fornsök från de som är registrerade som kulturlämning. Historiskt kartmaterial har studerats för att försöka få en uppfattning om det är så att de inte platsar i ramen för en forn- kulturlämning, dvs tillkommen efter år 1850 och om det är därför de inte finns i registret. Alla lämningarna  från kvarnar i Forshälla socken går att återfinna på kartor före år 1850. Uppsatsen önskar också öka uppmärksamheten på denna typ av lämningar i skog och mark så att de erhåller ett starkare skydd när skogen ska avverkas. En analys har gjorts gällande var och en av lämningarna och miljön runt dessa och om de riskerar att skadas vid en avverkning av skogen. / The purpose of this essay is to investigate what distinguishes the remains from mill activities that are not found in Fornsök from those that are registered as cultural remains. Historical map material has been studied to try to get an idea of whether it is the case that they do not fit within the framework of an ancient cultural relic, i.e., added after the year 1850 and if that is why they are not in the register. All the remains from water mills in Forshälla parish can be found on maps before the year 1850. The essay also wishes to increase attention to this type of remains in forest and land so they can receive stronger protection when the forest is cut down. An analysis has been made of each of the remains and the environment around them and whether they are at risk of damage when the forest is harvested.