Towards a People-Centred Approach in Archaeological Heritage Management

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ID20499501
AuthorsMonique Van Den Dries (Leiden University, corresponding author), Monique H Van Den Dries (0000-0003-4781-0249, Leiden University), Andrew Mason (0000-0003-4578-1800, WSP (Canada)), Andrew R Mason (0000-0001-5374-5581, WSP Canada Inc, University of British Columbia), Cees Van Rooijen (Independent World Heritage Expert)
Year2025
Volume27
Issue5-6
Pages369-381
Publication date2025-11-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueConservation and Management of Archaeological Sites (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1350-5033 • E-ISSN: 1753-5522
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13505033.2026.2616682
OpenAlexW7160377726
LanguageEN
References cited10

For the heritage sector, engaging communities in the heritage process has become one of the most dominant issues to address in the twenty-first century. This is felt worldwide and across all heritage domains. It is an attempt to answer the need to improve living conditions and protect the planet’s environment. It is in this context that the editors of this volume aim to address the challenge of connecting archaeology and archaeological heritage management with a people-centred approach, one that intertwines with a sustainable development agenda. The papers in this special issue illustrate multiple perspectives on the theme and various ways of working towards this goal. Some consist of critical (conceptual) reflections on the efforts of responsible heritage organisations and the impacts (or lack thereof) of heritage policies. Others provide case studies of good practice and stories of successful approaches, including those relating to UNESCO World Heritage sites

Cultural heritage · Cultural heritage management · Industrial heritage · Values · World heritage · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction

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