Rebuilding to remember, rebuilding to forget

While the rebuilding of architecturally significant heritage sites often symbolizes cultural resilience, there is no universal approach to addressing their destruction. This study analyzes how political and economic conditions shape decisions on whether and how to rebuild, using case studies from Old Town Warsaw, Stari Most in Mostar, and the former World Trade Center site. By examining local engagement with monuments before, during, and after destruction, it highlights that rebuilding processes are deeply influenced by context, embracing selectively chosen memories while navigating UNESCO guidelines on authenticity and preservation.

Kane, L. J. (2011). Rebuilding to remember, rebuilding to forget. No Publisher Supplied. https://doi.org/10.7282/T37D2TGC