HISTORICAL PLACES:
Every historical site has an important story to tell and these stories have inspired many people to strengthen their convictions and commitment to fight injustice and oppression. Heritage sites are living monuments & record of certain happenings and this is our real connection to our past.
Studying history is important because it allows us to understand our past, which in turn allows us to understand our present. ... Studying history can provide us with insight into our cultures of origin as well as cultures with which we might be less familiar, thereby increasing cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
Conservation of heritage buildings is very important because it provides a sense of identity and continuity in a fast changing world for future generations. Heritage buildings basically represent the past history and culture of a nation. ... Therefore, heritage buildings need an important tool to protect them.
Heritage sites are living monuments & record of certain happenings and this is our real connection to our past.
It proves the existence of our ancestors.
With respect to tourism, maintaining and saving Architectural monuments attract tourists, specially people who like to experience the “spirit” of the city, which is seen through architecture. As well when old buildings attract tourists, that will definitely create more jobs for locals, and help in improving the economic prosperity of the city, therefore maintaining historical buildings provides workplaces for local people and experts from other counties.
With respect to culture, old buildings help us to understand the history that occurred before we were born and promotes the respect for those who lived in prior times and different traditions. Preservation of old monuments plays an important cultural role in cultivating pride of our heritage and past making us unique in the world. Cairo is known for the pyramids, and Paris is known for the Eiffel tower, while London is known for the Big Ben and etc. Historical buildings bring character and charm to the neighborhood that people live in.
With respect to the environment, despite that building new green buildings that save energy is important, restoring old buildings is environmentally friendly as well, and can simply become green. As well preserving old buildings can be considered a form of recycling, which reduces construction waste, saves energy spent on manufacturing building materials, tools and equipment and transporting them.
