World Heritage Site:
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Publication Year:
2026
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHE727E07202A
Summary
A comparative analysis of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Taos Pueblo, the Tiébélé Royal Palace, and Ait-Ben-Haddou—reveals that intangible cultural practices play a crucial role in sustaining adobe heritage, emphasizing the need for collaborative governance involving local communities, authorities, and stakeholders. The study highlights that while different governance models influence conservation outcomes, effective preservation depends on localized repair cultures and holistic relationships with actors. Using content analysis of UNESCO reports and universal conservation texts, researchers examined how these sites manage challenges to adobe sustainability, underscoring the complexity of balancing technical advancements with traditional practices.
Citation
Özelmacı, C., Okur, V., & Duman, İ. E. (2026). Kerpiç Miras Alanlarında Yönetim Yaklaşımları: Üç Dünya Miras Alanı Üzerinden Bir Değerlendirme. EKSEN Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.58317/eksen.1898539