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In a world of globalisation and homogenisation, the cultural heritage diversity emphasises the cultural identity through its authenticity.
We usually blame the lack of money when a monument or an object of patrimony is left out of protection, but more often the lack of the sensitive perception or interest are the main factors. Nevertheless, financial issues are important and can influence the moment of intervention, due to the various national and international classifications of the heritage and respectively, the place owned by a particular monument on the list of priorities. But sometimes even so, monuments that are restored regardless their unique contextual values are going to fail soon the historical future selection. We have examples in the magazine when, due to the devotion and management vision, vernacular heritage was not only saved but also regained its existence in its original particular context. Local traditions were resuscitated and locals involved in projects gained awareness about their rich valuable heritage which reveal their identity.
“All cultures and societies are rooted in the particular forms and means of tangible and intangible expression, which constitute their heritage. The diversity of cultures and heritage in our world is an irreplaceable source of spiritual and intellectual richness for all humankind.”
From Nara Document on Authenticity (1994) Therefore, trough this section dedicated to heritage in danger, we are trying to reduce the indifference and to bring back the sensitive, insightful view of cultural heritage appreciation. By presenting images and short descriptions of the endangered monuments from all over the world, we can assess the risks or draw attention to urgent situations and, hopefully, find possible solutions. Anybody who wishes to draw the attention over monuments in this situation is warmly encouraged to participate. “Approaches should also build on and facilitate international cooperation among all those with an interest in conservation of cultural heritage, in order to improve global respect and understanding for the diverse expressions and values of each culture”. From Nara Document on Authenticity (1994)
Image 1. Image from the church “The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist”, Narthex, detail from the triumphal arch and the iconostasis. Romania, Suceava County. Photo taken by Anca Dină in 2006.
Image 2 and 3. The present state of the monuments from Popeşti (left) and Stăneşti (right), Romania. Photos taken by Serban Bonciocat in 2007.
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