Heritage - The story of everyone and everything
Published: 2010
Author(s) Name: Madhuri Saikia
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Abstract
Author highlights the importance of heritage and heritage conservation. Heritage is anything, which is inherited.
There are different categories of resources which come under the purview of the term heritage-cultural heritage which
includes monuments, archaeological sites, architectural works etc. All over the world people look to places of memory,
linking to the past, in order to chalk out a course for the future. It is argued that heritage is not only a shared resource
of the community but has also become a product in new age economy. Protection, preservation and conservation of
heritage have become important which can be accomplished through legal framework. Tourism is also an excellent
way by which the past can be preserved and kept alive in the memories of the public. Note highlights the importance
of tourism for preservation of heritage and vice-versa.
Key words: Heritage, tourism,
preservation
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