heritages
Heritage refers to the legacies inherited from past generations and carried forward by communities. It encompasses material traces such as buildings, monuments, artifacts, and landscapes, as well as nonmaterial aspects such as languages, customs, knowledge, music, and rituals. Collectively, heritage helps define identity, continuity, and social memory while providing a basis for education, research, and cultural expression.
Heritage is commonly divided into cultural heritage, natural heritage, and intangible heritage. Cultural heritage includes tangible
Preservation and management involve documentation, assessment of significance, conservation planning, responsible restoration, and sustainable use. Legal
International frameworks play a central role in heritage governance. The UNESCO World Heritage Convention recognizes and
Common challenges include urban development, climate change, conflict, theft, and inadequate resources. Effective heritage protection depends