Conservation of the Nara Palace Site – World Cultural Heritage in Japan and Discussion on the so-called “Architectural Heritage DNA”

A new concept of 'Architectural Heritage DNA' is proposed to guide the appraisal and conservation of authentic values in heritage sites, particularly for the Nara Palace Site in Japan. This approach integrates principles from the 1994 Nara Document on Authenticity, the 1964 Venice Charter, and the 1999 Bura Charter, offering a practical framework that balances cultural diversity, heritage values, and authenticity while addressing gaps in international conventions regarding inheritance between conservation and development. The study presents a novel, highly applicable method for assessing heritage conservation work, aligning with current socio-political contexts and future needs.

LE, V. A., & NGUYEN, T. K. N. (2023). Conservation of the Nara Palace Site – World Cultural Heritage in Japan and Discussion on the so-called “Architectural Heritage DNA”. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.1218.v1