Sigiriya Rock

A critical examination of heritage management at the Sigiriya World Heritage site in Sri Lanka reveals a significant disconnect between official conservation practices and indigenous knowledge systems. The study, through qualitative inquiries with local healers, artisans, and irrigation managers, uncovers alternative heritage values rooted in traditional practices, which are often overlooked in current management strategies. This research underscores the need to integrate community perspectives into decision-making processes, suggesting a localized framework for more inclusive and effective site governance.

Weerasinghe, J., & Schmidt, P. R. (2019). Sigiriya Rock. Archaeologies of Listening, 224–246. https://doi.org/10.5744/florida/9780813056241.003.0011