Archaeology Meets Local Needs? Experiences of the Pergamon Excavation in Intensifying Local Awareness of Cultural Heritage and Its Protection

Archaeological excavations at Pergamon have demonstrated that sustained engagement with local communities can significantly enhance awareness and protection of cultural heritage. Since its inscription on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2014, Bergama has seen increased attention to heritage preservation, but sustainable protection requires active community involvement. A capacity-building project implemented by the Pergamon Excavation between 2019-2021 successfully intensified local engagement through targeted initiatives, fostering a deeper understanding of heritage values and conservation practices. The project's outcomes highlight the potential for archaeological work to bridge scientific objectives with local needs, providing a model for other World Heritage Sites seeking to integrate community-based approaches in heritage management.

TEZER ALTAY, S., ATEŞ, G., & MANIA, U. (2022). ARCHAEOLOGY MEETS LOCAL NEEDS? EXPERIENCES OF THE PERGAMON EXCAVATION IN INTENSIFYING LOCAL AWARENESS OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ITS PROTECTION. Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Kültür Envanteri Dergisi, 0(25), 33–52. https://doi.org/10.22520/tubaked2022.25.007