Returning to places of wounded memory: The role of World Heritage Sites in reconciliation

Ogle, Albert (2008) Returning to places of wounded memory: The role of World Heritage Sites in reconciliation. In: 16th ICOMOS General Assembly and International Symposium: ‘Finding the spirit of place – between the tangible and the intangible’, 29 sept – 4 oct 2008, Quebec, Canada. [Conference or Workshop Item]

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This paper explores the emerging role of cultural heritage in community reconciliation, particularly for identity-based conflicts. I utilize theories on the relationship between place, memory, identity and violence and interdisciplinary research focused on Ohrid, Macedonia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) and Ireland. In both countries, heritage and religion have unique roles in identity-based conflicts. I conclude with recommendations as to how UNESCO and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) might encourage the creation of a new growing body of mediation, reconciliation and community transformation specialists who would become partners in the preservation of tangible and intangible heritage.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Authors:	Authors Email Ogle, Albert UNSPECIFIED
Languages:	English
Keywords:	reconciliation; conflicts; memory; identity; cultural heritage; World Heritage; intangible heritage
Subjects:	M.WORLD HERITAGE CONVENTION > 03. World Heritage List M.WORLD HERITAGE CONVENTION > 01. Generalities L.PRESENTATION AND TRANSMISSION OF HERITAGE > 02. Interpretation L.PRESENTATION AND TRANSMISSION OF HERITAGE > 04. Public awareness L.PRESENTATION AND TRANSMISSION OF HERITAGE > 07. Education
Name of monument, town, site, museum:	Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne, Bru Na Boinne, Ireland ; Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region, Macedonia
UNESCO WHC Number:	659; 99
ICOMOS Special Collection:	Scientific Symposium (ICOMOS General Assemblies)
ICOMOS Special Collection Volume:	2008, 16th
Depositing User:	Jose Garcia
Date Deposited:	07 Sep 2010 10:04
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2011 19:12
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URI:	https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/56

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