Heritage for a sustainable development: the world heritage sites and their impact on cultural territories : case studies from Armenia
In: SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Cultural Heritage as a Trigger for Sustainable Development in Emerging Countries. The Case of Armenia -- References -- 2 The Relationships Between WHS, the Communities, and the Territories -- 2.1 Widespread Heritage. A Challenge for a Sustainable Future -- 2.2 The Impact of World Heritage Sites Nomination in Emerging Countries -- 2.3 Heritage in the Global Challenges. Specific Role and Contributions -- 2.4 The Role of Local Communities and Stakeholders in the Preservation of Architectural Heritage -- References -- 3 A Journey Through Armenian Heritage -- 3.1 The Armenian Architectural and Urban Heritage. Beyond the Monasteries -- 3.2 Tourism as a Driving Force for the Country: Opportunities and Threats -- 3.3 From Monuments to Widespread Heritage: A Shift in Perspective -- References -- 4 Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, Monastery of Geghard, and the Upper Azat. The Current Situation of the Two World Heritage Sites -- 4.1 Legal Framework and UNESCO Protection Zones -- 4.2 Haghpat -- 4.2.1 Historical Framework and Current Degradation Problems of the Monastic Complex -- 4.2.2 Problems and Potentialities of Haghpat Village -- 4.3 Sanahin -- 4.3.1 The Monastic Complex. Historical Overview and Today's Problems of Decay -- 4.3.2 The Problematic Relationship Between the Sanahin Settlement and the Monastery -- 4.4 Geghard -- 4.4.1 Degradation and Disruption of the Closest Monastery to Yerevan -- 4.4.2 The Arrival Places and the West and East Areas Around the Monastery -- 4.4.3 The Goght and Geghard Villages. When Tourism Does not Benefit the Local Population -- References -- 5 Toward a People-Based Tourist Approach. Suggestions for the Conservation and Enhancement of the World Heritage Sites and Their Territories -- 5.1 A Master Plan for the World Heritage Sites: General Contents.