Cultural property includes the physical, or "tangible" cultural heritage, such as artworks. These are generally split into two … See more

There have been examples of respect for the cultural assets of enemies since ancient times. The roots of today's legal situation for the precise protection of cultural heritage also lie in some of the regulations of Austria's … See more

Objects are a part of the study of human history because they provide a concrete basis for ideas, and can validate them. Their preservation demonstrates a recognition of the necessity of the past and of the thing… See more

Significant was the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage that was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1972. As of 2011, there are 936 World Heritage Sites: 725 cultural, 18… See more

Much of heritage preservation work is done at the national, regional, or local levels of society. Various national and regional regimes include:
• Australia:
Burra Chart… See more

Broad philosophical, technical, and political issues and dimensions of cultural heritage include:
• Cultural heritage repatriation
• Cultural heritage management… See more