A Brief Discussion on the Destruction Caused by the Restoration and Solutions of Historic Villages and Towns——Taking Datong Ancient City Wall and Huizhou Ancient Village Xidi as Examples

Poorly executed restoration projects on historic villages and towns, such as Datong Ancient City Wall and Xidi in Huizhou, often lead to unintended destruction of cultural heritage due to lack of expert oversight. The study highlights that while China has intensified efforts to protect historical sites through governmental initiatives, many reconstructions fail to adhere to proper conservation standards, risking irreversible damage. It proposes strengthening supervision and management systems to ensure that protection planning effectively controls restoration practices, thereby preserving the authenticity and integrity of these heritage sites.

(Ed.). (2023). A Brief Discussion on the Destruction Caused by the Restoration and Solutions of Historic Villages and Towns——Taking Datong Ancient City Wall and Huizhou Ancient Village Xidi as Examples. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 6(17). https://doi.org/10.25236/ajhss.2023.061715