Heritage Interpretation as a Mixture of Treatment for Heritage Sites: A Case-study of Madinat Habu, Egypt Under Supervision of Chair of cultural heritage department at Brandenburg technical university (original) (raw)

Situational Analysis of Archaeological Site's Interpretation Based on Examples from Jordan

Situational Analysis of Archaeological Site’s Interpretation Based on Examples from Jordan, 2017

The significance of the cultural archaeological heritage sites, however, is still not wholly expressed. This study will critically review the current interpretation policy for different archaeological sites. The objects of this research are heritage interpretation methods conducted by the authorized institutions in and around archaeological sites for heritage tourists. It examines organizational structure, process of intervention and existing interpretive facilities. Thus, this paper attempts to identify problems and perspectives for more efficient interpretive planning and then towards a better heritage management. It reviews modes of functions of interpretation and policies of key players at key archaeological sites in Jordan. Key archaeological sites’ literature sources on interpretation development and practice guide the study. The key literature sources were synthesized with descriptive data from on-site observation. In fact the weak standard of interpretive context at archaeological sites counters the appreciation of sites values and their integrity and bounds their management. Finally, the results of this study were intended to develop better interpretive programmes to meet archaeological sites visitors’ needs and heritage management objectives. The investigation of this study provides an important contribution to national heritage and interpretation studies on archaeological sites; besides, it attempts to illustrate practical and theoretical lessons for administration course of action towards heritage interpretation.

Assessing Umm el-Jimal's Potential for Heritage Tourism

Assessing Umm el-Jimal’s Potential for Heritage Tourism., 2017

The significance of the cultural archaeological heritage sites, however, is still not wholly expressed. This study will critically review the current interpretation policy for different archaeological sites. The objects of this research are heritage interpretation methods conducted by the authorized institutions in and around archaeological sites for heritage tourists. It examines organizational structure, process of intervention and existing interpretive facilities. Thus, this paper attempts to identify problems and perspectives for more efficient interpretive planning and then towards a better heritage management. It reviews modes of functions of interpretation and policies of key players at key archaeological sites in Jordan. Key archaeological sites’ literature sources on interpretation development and practice guide the study. The key literature sources were synthesized with descriptive data from on-site observation. In fact the weak standard of interpretive context at archaeological sites counters the appreciation of sites values and their integrity and bounds their management. Finally, the results of this study were intended to develop better interpretive programmes to meet archaeological sites visitors’ needs and heritage management objectives. The investigation of this study provides an important contribution to national heritage and interpretation studies on archaeological sites; besides, it attempts to illustrate practical and theoretical lessons for administration course of action towards heritage interpretation

Heritage interpretation: a tool for conservation, protection and management of environmental and cultural heritage

SCIRES-IT : SCIentific RESearch and Information Technology, 2017

During the post-earthquake reconstruction process of the territory of L’Aquila, amongst the various initiatives aimed at re-launching the area from a social, economic and cultural point of view, in March 2015 the University of L’Aquila, the Institute of Construction Technologies of the Italian National Research Council, Federparchi, the Roffredo Caetani Onlus Foundation and the Pangea Onlus Institute signed an agreement to promote and develop education and research activities in the field of Environmental and Cultural Heritage Interpretation. The principles of this new discipline have been adopted by ICOMOS in 2008 (Charter on the Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites). The Interpretation represents a current methodological tool for conservation purposes, the preservation and management of cultural heritage and environment as well as for local communities, to manage investments aimed at developing sustainable tourism..

The Site of Pella in Jordan A Case Study for Developing Interpretive Strategies in an Archaeological Heritage Attraction

The archaeological site of Pella - Jordan: A case study of how to develop the interpretation of archaeological heritage visitor attraction, 2018

B y the mid 1970s, the development of monumental and archaeological sites for the purpose of tourism became an aspect of national programs throughout Jordan. The Ministry of Tourism had established divisions and/or departments devoted to surveying, assessing, conserving, and managing historic and archaeological monuments and sites. Many initiatives were developed to manage and then interpret archaeological sites for the wider public. Despite these initiatives , archaeological sites in Jordan now face problems, such as unclear or undefined roles among management and development units. Further, issues of interpretation are rarely considered prior to starting management projects at sites that are opened to tourists. The concept of interpretive planning has not spread throughout many of Jordan's archaeological sites because of the lack of interpretive programs for the public.This lack of planning results in generations of local communities living in isolation from their cultural heritage. Moreover, much of the work of the Ministry of Tourism and the Department of Antiquities is taken up with projects in Jordan's largest archaeological and tourist sites, such as Petra and Jarash, which are better known than peripheral sites like Pella (modern Tabqat Fahl). As a result, understanding the monumental remains and the immediate environment is difficult. Here I argue for the foundation of a more extensive inter-pretive program for the site of Pella. I examine the existing in-terpretive material and related infrastructure-signage to and within the site, brochures, and trails, as well as on-site interpre-tive plans-and suggest realistic ways in which the monuments at the site can be connected conceptually by means of a network of mutual support and interpretation. The goals of this study are to support the ongoing initiatives of cultural heritage managers, and to serve as a basis for a better understanding of the values and significance of archaeological sites related to the needs and expectations of tourists and visitors. What Is Interpretation? Heritage interpretation is the art of explaning the significance of a heritage site to visitors, with the aim of promoting an appreciation of its value and of the need to preserve heritage resources, both tangible and intangible. Freeman Tilden (1957: 8) identifies interpretation as "an activity which aims to reveal meanings and relationships through the use of original objects, by firsthand experience, and by illustrative media, rather than simply to communicate factual information. " The ICOMOS Ename Charter (2008) considers interpretation to be "the carefully planned public explanation or discussion of a cultural heritage site, encompassing its full significance, multiple meanings and values. " Moscardo (1998) agrees with Hall and McArthur (1993) and Aplin (2002) that interpretation has powerful political , economic, social, and cultural implications, and is able to Pella, view of the site (photo by Jean Housen, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons).

HERITAGE INTERPRETATION: ANALYSIS STUDY OF SIGNAGE SYSTEM AT DEIR EL MEDINA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE IN LUXOR, EGYPT

It is necessary that archaeological sites be actively managed and interpreted rather than left understood by the visitor himself alone. Signage and panels add pleasure and enhance the value of the tourist's visit, and encourage pre-designed routes through the site in order to minimize crowding and negative impact. A successful signage practice not only provides direction and information, but also plays a key role in linking visitors to product or experiences within the visited site (Falk and Dierking, 1992). Deir El Medina experiences a wide range of heritage management problems, numerous of which derive from the interpretation practice, and the most noteworthy interpretive concern is the incomplete and uncoordinated character of interpretation within the archaeological site. The incapability of site management and associated partners to consider interpretation best practice and the lack of trained professionals who conduct fi eld research further confuse the problem. This paper might report a descriptive analytical study of interpretive media, that is, interpretive signage usually employed at heritage sites. The aims of this study are to record the spatial distribution of the signs on Deir El Medina archaeological site, and to analyze the physical appeal of the signs (design), fi nally to identify the type of signs according to the content and the function are considered helpful in regard to the visitor experience.

Heritage Management implications of on-site interpretation at heritage sites featured in popular media products

2012

Interpretation is a method employed by management to transfer value and knowledge about heritage to the people (Howard, 2003). It is also deemed to be an effective tool to improve heritage management and, simultaneously, it is a significant aspect of the visitor’s experience (Carr, 2004; Howard, 2003; Moscardo, 2009). Although an integral part of heritage management, it is often neglected by managers who tend to put a strong emphasis solely on preservation, without taking into account the site’s contemporary purpose (Grimwade & Carter, 2000). Moreover, it has been suggested (Chronis, 2005) that visitors themselves construct their own interpretation. They are “co-constructors” actively engaged by referring to their own circumstances and background, negotiating and imagining as they actively receive information (Chronis, 2005 p. 400). Indeed one’s own perception, preconception and experience are very often omitted when designing interpretation at heritage sites which in turn may produ...

IKYDA 2004-2006: Heritage Interpretation. A comparative analysis of strengths and weaknesses, threats and unexploited heritage potential at tourism destinations. A joint project of the Universities Freiburg i. Br. and of the Aegean

EUROCHRIE 2006

ABSTRACT Natural und cultural heritage is commonly recognized as the major capital for sustainable tourism development. It takes more effort and efficiency though to develop successful tourism at heritage places than just offer heritage resources to the tourism market below cost. In order to effectively use local heritage for tourism, a series of innovative tools need to be invented, which would guarantee: a- visitors a variety of memorable experiences, a range of activities and service quality at local level; b- destinations a branded tourist image and high added value products; c-local populations a highly effective job creation as well as fostering a sense of pride in local heritage. The Department of Physical Geography (IPG) at Albrecht Ludwigs Universität, Freiburg and the IRIS Research Laboratory, School of Business Planning, University of the Aegean have independently recognised the necessity to investigate widespread shortcomings and factors of success for sustainable tourism uses of heritage resources at local and regional level. Their common project aims to improve practical applications in the field of heritage management, especially in a” visitor-friendly” heritage context applying cognitive tools for tourism planning, validated by international literature review, praxis and data. The development of an international quality label for a visitor-centric Heritage Interpretation and further the development of curricula related with interpretation as a sub-discipline of heritage management is also a significant aim of the joint project. The results shall be also used for a follow-up project on international benchmarking in order to enhance the public presentation, management and marketing of heritage sites in diverse cultural and natural heritage contexts.

Heritage Management and Interpretation: Challenges to Heritage Site-Based Values, reflections from the Heritage site of Umm Qais, Jordan

ABSTRACT ________________________________________________________________ The management of archaeological heritage is complex and problematic for site identity and local culture. Inattention to the array of values of heritage sites leads to the supremacy of a number of them and provides a controversy story of the archaeological site in question. Any heritage management and interpretation effort should correctly identify the different values of the site. Indeed, there is a need to manage and interpret the sites in a way to address the connection between the sites-based values and the associated and surrounding features. In current heritage management practice, values and values-based management are considered to be one of the most important approaches for the management of archaeological heritage. This study aims to understand how the values of the archaeological site of Umm Qais in northern Jordan can be adequately managed as both a natural and cultural landscape. At issue are conflicting views over the different values, their meaning and their uses by the different stakeholders. This research focuses on the ways in which these values are managed and interpreted to the public and whether it is done properly and in a fair manner. The fieldwork study led to a more complex understanding of how conflicting perceptions of values of Umm Qais as a national heritage site by the different stakeholders have affected implementation of management and interpretation projects. The results presented here indicate that the heritage management approach from the case study of Umm Qais focuses specifically on values associated with the physical archaeological aspect of the site, while those associated with the historic neighborhood of the site are neglected. The interpretation of the site has frequently focused on certain aspects of values at the expense of others. Information and insights gained from this study and specific suggestions for changing approaches are considered with regard to potential impacts on the management of the archaeological site and with regard to the public in general. ________________________________________________________________

Heritage Interpretation: analysis study of signage system at Deir El Medina archaeological site in Luxor, Egypt. Arkheologiya Evraziyskikh stepey №5.2019

2019

It is necessary that archaeological sites be actively managed and interpreted rather than left understood by the visitor himself alone. Signage and panels add pleasure and enhance the value of the tourist's visit, and encourage pre-designed routes through the site in order to minimize crowding and negative impact. A successful signage practice not only provides direction and information, but also plays a key role in linking visitors to product or experiences within the visited site (Falk and Dierking, 1992). Deir El Medina experiences a wide range of heritage management problems, numerous of which derive from the interpretation practice, and the most noteworthy interpretive concern is the incomplete and uncoordinated character of interpretation within the archaeological site. The incapability of site management and associated partners to consider interpretation best practice and the lack of trained professionals who conduct field research further confuse the problem. This paper might report a descriptive analytical study of interpretive media, that is, interpretive signage usually employed at heritage sites. The aims of this study are to record the spatial distribution of the signs on Deir El Medina archaeological site, and to analyze the physical appeal of the signs (design), finally to identify the type of signs according to the content and the function are considered helpful in regard to the visitor experience.