Importance of Maintaining World Heritage Sites for Modern Society

Essay

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
TASK ..............................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
World Heritage may be defined as a full range of inherited monuments, objects, culture and
tradition. It encompasses with various contemporary activities, behaviours and meanings which
we draw from them (Santa-Cruz and López-Guzmán, 2017). While on the other hand, heritage
sites may be referred as those places which are designated by UNESCO with a specific regards
with tradition and culture. It is considered as a valuable asset of nation which reflects culture,
tradition and custom of ancestor's which we individual have derived from them. It is important to
preserve and maintain heritage sites for future generation. This project essay is based on world
heritage sites and its importance in modern society. extensive knowledge as well as background
of heritage sites history. The aim of this essay is to argue about understanding of cultural, social
and economic advantage of world heritage sites. At last, it will depict negative impact in context
to world heritage sites.
TASK
MAIN BODY
World Heritage sites consist of varied monuments, historic buildings along with archaeological
sites. As the origin of world heritage sites is started by the appointment of UNESCO in order to
protect and conserve ancient sites. It is important to safeguard heritage sites as it contributes in
development of nation and raise living standard of country. World Heritage sites provides crucial
habitats with various iconic species along with protecting stunning landscapes and ecological
processes. According to (Chi, Cai and Li, 2017), prevention and conservation may be considered
as a vital component of urban revitalisation. The heritage tourism is rooted by monuments and
historic buildings. The acceptance of heritage buildings are increasingly accepted as it links new
generation with old generation. On successfully passed of convention with leads to incorporation
of a government body, UNESCO for the purpose of conserving and safeguarding of monumental
sites of ancient times. This practice of conserving world heritage sites laid down to
encouragement of local communities to conserve these sites by rendering tech support and
effective training to them. The concept of protecting and safeguarding of monumental sites have