Secret Files of World Heritage

Author: Wang Xinjia
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-20
Features: Exploring the hidden complexities of human creation. Stories, uncovering the unique perspectives of world heritage. Narrating the stories behind world heritage, showcasing the legends of human historical creation. The birth of a dam and a convention. "Heritage" refers to the spiritual or material wealth left behind by history, as defined in the 2000 edition of the Modern Chinese Dictionary. On Earth exist certain places, due to their natural features, historical characteristics, or spiritual significance, that possess "outstanding universal value," hence they are called world heritage. The secrets of the ancient Seven Wonders, "What the heart sees, can never be forgotten." The Greek Phron, a record of the ancient Seven Wonders, in the 1st century AD. A Greek recorded the seven wonders he knew in a book, and from then on, the legends of those extraordinary structures began to spread. Calamities, disasters are not blessings, especially when world heritage meets disaster. Nightmares in the midst of war, the international community recognizes the importance of protecting cultural heritage and reiterates its commitment to combating any intentional destruction of cultural heritage. The Second Protocol to the Hague Convention. Civilization is not just memory: Protecting this rare and irreplaceable property belonging to any people is important to all of humanity, as stated in the Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. This book records the stories behind world heritage, such as the birth of the World Heritage Convention, the protection issues of world heritage, the relationship between heritage and war, and the mysteries of the disappearance of the ancient seven civilizations, among other fascinating stories and events. It helps people clearly understand that civilization is not just memory. World heritage showcases the great creativity of our ancestors—life, passion, wisdom, inspiration, and an indescribable radiance. It is a sacred guidance, the courage and strength that motivates and inspires us to move forward. Exploring the hidden complexities of human creation. Uncovering the unique perspectives of world heritage. Narrating the stories behind world heritage, showcasing the legends of human historical creation. Over 32 years, the idea that "world heritage belongs to the world" has taken root. However, the protection of world heritage is cause for concern. What is the current state of world heritage? What is its endangered status? These are the key themes this book focuses on. Paying attention to the environment, nature, and our living conditions and the heritage of our ancestors is a clear act of human reason in the 21st century. It is also a choice at the crossroads of history.