Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology

2014 Edition
| Editors: Claire Smith

Heritage Landscapes

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0465-2_388
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Introduction

Heritage landscapes, also referred to as cultural landscapes, represent some of the most well-known landmarks on earth, and some of the most contentious. Their complexity, scale, and significance often mean that these landscapes are valued for different reasons and used for conflicting purposes, creating challenges for those who seek to manage and preserve the landscapes. An increasing awareness of the importance and complexity of heritage landscapes has brought them to the fore of debates within the heritage community over issues of control, access, purpose, and preservation.

Definition

The term “heritage landscape” brings together two concepts, each of which is a cultural construction. As W. J. T. Mitchell (2002: 1) has suggested, “landscape” is a verb rather than a noun, and heritage, as Lowenthal (1998) and others have argued, is a product of the shared values and beliefs that connote a sense of belonging. The definition of heritage landscapes is, therefore, dependent...

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Anthropology and Museum StudiesIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)IndianapolisUSA