A Single Past and Multiple Memory Techniques: Remembering the Cold War Period in the Cultural Landscape of the Hungarian Part of the Fertő/Neusiedlersee UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Fertő/Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape serves as a living testament to the Cold War's impact on Hungarian memory techniques. This study reveals how multiple layers of collective memory—shaped by political, social, and cultural forces—coexist within the landscape, reflecting both continuity and fragmentation in historical narratives. Researchers analyzed spatial and temporal dimensions of memory, identifying key sites (e.g., military installations, border zones) where Cold War legacies persist despite post-1989 transformations. The approach combines archival research, oral histories, and landscape analysis to demonstrate how memory techniques—such as monument preservation, commemoration, or erasure—shape public perception of the past. This finding underscores the landscape's role in mediating historical consciousness, offering insights into how UNESCO sites preserve and reinterpret contested histories.

Harlov-Csortán, M. (2022). A Single Past and Multiple Memory Techniques: Remembering the Cold War Period in the Cultural Landscape of the Hungarian Part of the Fertő/Neusiedlersee UNESCO World Heritage Site. Auc Studia Territorialia, 21(2), 85–100. https://doi.org/10.14712/23363231.2022.5