Heritage Formulation in Overtly Politicized Environments: A Commentary

Dodd, Lynn Swartz

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“…At the same time, however, it can constrain the meanings and experiences attached to the sites by individuals and communities who live locally. In particular, the Convention's designation of World Heritage sites as those that have ''outstanding universal value'' (Preamble) has been rightly criticized by many for its colonialist overtones: in a world where money, archaeological and art-historical ''expertise,'' and the ability to travel often lie in the hands of the colonial powers of the Global North, any concept of ''world heritage'' tends to mean the de facto ''robbing'' of local populations of that heritage (Dodd 2007;Meskell 2005). Since '' [t]he creation of heritage is a culturally generative act that is intrinsically political'' (Meskell The Mezquita of Córdoba is Made of More than Bricks 2005:12), contestation is inherent within the concept of heritage.…”

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The Mezquita of Córdoba is Made of More than Bricks: Towards a Broader Definition of the “Heritage” Protected at UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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2010

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________________________________________________________________On March 31, 2010, a group of Muslim tourists visited the Mosque-Cathedral of Có rdoba, Spain, and attempted to pray. They were confronted by guards who called the police; two of the tourists were arrested and jailed, charged with crimes against religious sentiment. The incident is but one of many acts of religious intolerance which represent a threat to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Though the World Heritage Convention seems to be concerned only with the protection of the physical heritage represented by archaeological sites, I argue that in order to adequately preserve and promote the sites on the World Heritage List, the intangible heritage values of those locations must also be protected. ________________________________________________________________Résumé: Le 31 mars 2010, un groupe de touristes musulmans a visité la mosquée-cathédrale de Cordoue en Espagne, et a essayé de prier. Ils se sont heurtés aux gardiens qui ont appelé la police. Deux des touristes ont été arrêtés et emprisonnés, accusés de délit contre le sentiment religieux. L'incident n'est qu'un des nombreux actes d'intolérance religieuse qui représentent une menace pour ce site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Bien que la Convention du patrimoine mondial ne semble se préoccuper uniquement de la protection du patrimoine physique représenté par les sites archéologiques, je soutiens que pour bien préserver et promouvoir les sites inscrits sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial, les valeurs du patrimoine immatériel de ces lieux doivent également être protégées. ________________________________________________________________Resumen: El 31 de marzo de 2010, un grupo de turistas musulmanes visitó la Mezquita-Catedral de Có rdoba, Españ a, y intentaron rezar. Se les aproximaron guardias que llamaron a la policía y dos de los turistas fueron arrestados y encarcelados, acusados de delitos contra el sentimiento religioso. El incidente es solo uno de los muchos actos de intolerancia religiosa que suponen una amenaza para este lugar Patrimonio Universal de la UNESCO. Aunque la Convenció n del Patrimonio Mundial parece ocuparse solo de la protecció n del patrimonio físico representado por los lugares arqueoló gicos, considero que, para preservar y fomentar debidamente los lugares incluidos en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial, debería proteger también el patrimonio intangible de esos lugares.

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Bone Considerations: Archaeology, Heritage, and Ethics at Mamilla, Jerusalem

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2017

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Abstract:Mamilla cemetery was one of the largest and most important Muslim cemeteries in Jerusalem. The plans to build a “Museum of Tolerance” in it led to heated protests and a prolonged legal procedure in Israel’s Supreme Court of Justice. In 2008, the court approved the plans and many hundreds of graves were exhumed. Through the available sources, including the court’s archival files, we discuss political, legal, and archaeological aspects of this case, focusing on ethics about cemeteries and descendant communities. The discussion shows that the Israel Antiquities Authority breached the court orders and that the treatment of the archaeological remains was biased. “Their” graves were destroyed, and the bones reburied in secret, while “our” remains in the same areas were carefully excavated and preserved. Tolerance to “our” heritage at the expense of “theirs” is intolerance.

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Heritage Formulation in Overtly Politicized Environments: A Commentary

Cited by 2 publications

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The Mezquita of Córdoba is Made of More than Bricks: Towards a Broader Definition of the “Heritage” Protected at UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Mezquita of Córdoba is Made of More than Bricks: Towards a Broader Definition of the “Heritage” Protected at UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bone Considerations: Archaeology, Heritage, and Ethics at Mamilla, Jerusalem

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