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Managing a world heritage site: The case of Cappadocia
Whilst World Heritage Site (WHS) designation is often valued for the increased tourism and associated economic benefits it brings to a region, it can simultaneously lead to the disenfranchisement and marginalisation of local communities. Focusing on the WHS of Göreme-Cappadocia in central Turkey, this article addresses the contested nature of Cappadocia's heritage and tourism landscape by discussing the uneasy relationship between the Byzantine historic remains, the Göreme local community and cultural tourism. The discussion critically examines the issue of inclusion and exclusion relating to the heritage presentation and interpretation at this WHS. In conclusion, recommendations for achieving a better level of sustainable cultural tourism through better inclusion of multiple stakeholders and values are made. Copyright © 2010 anatolia Printed In Turkey. All rights reserved. ; Much of the directed preservation and restoration work, such as retouching frescoes and filling cracks in the rock to prevent rain water from further weakening the rock structures, is focused on the caved Byzantine churches in and around the Goreme Open-Air Museum site and is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Concurrently, the importance placed on the Cappado- cia landscape in general has manifested in the formation of the Cappadocia Protection and Preservations Office (CPPO, which operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism) in the nearby town of Nevgehir. This organisation, together with the National Park authority (operating under the Ministry of Forestry and Environment), pronounces strict regulations aimed at protecting the landscape from polluting elements, such as tall buildings, or anything that would damage the existing rock formations. So, while a touristic interest in the contemporary cave-life led to the decree that villagers should be allowed to continue habitation and farming practices in and around the caves, all rock structures within the Goreme National Park, which includes many villagers’ cave-houses, have been appropriated under govem-ment control. For anybody to carry out alterations to existing rock structures, such as in fairy chimneys and cave-homes, or any new building work, plans must be drawn up and submitted to both the municipality office (belediye) and the Cappadocia Protection and Preservations Office. If alterations are carried out to any rock structure without obtaining the correct permission, the perpetrator can be subject to fines or imprisonment.
Managing a world heritage site: The case of Cappadocia
Whilst World Heritage Site (WHS) designation is often valued for the increased tourism and associated economic benefits it brings to a region, it can simultaneously lead to the disenfranchisement and marginalisation of local communities. Focusing on the WHS of Göreme-Cappadocia in central Turkey, this article addresses the contested nature of Cappadocia's heritage and tourism landscape by discussing the uneasy relationship between the Byzantine historic remains, the Göreme local community and cultural tourism. The discussion critically examines the issue of inclusion and exclusion relating to the heritage presentation and interpretation at this WHS. In conclusion, recommendations for achieving a better level of sustainable cultural tourism through better inclusion of multiple stakeholders and values are made. Copyright © 2010 anatolia Printed In Turkey. All rights reserved. ; Much of the directed preservation and restoration work, such as retouching frescoes and filling cracks in the rock to prevent rain water from further weakening the rock structures, is focused on the caved Byzantine churches in and around the Goreme Open-Air Museum site and is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Concurrently, the importance placed on the Cappado- cia landscape in general has manifested in the formation of the Cappadocia Protection and Preservations Office (CPPO, which operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism) in the nearby town of Nevgehir. This organisation, together with the National Park authority (operating under the Ministry of Forestry and Environment), pronounces strict regulations aimed at protecting the landscape from polluting elements, such as tall buildings, or anything that would damage the existing rock formations. So, while a touristic interest in the contemporary cave-life led to the decree that villagers should be allowed to continue habitation and farming practices in and around the caves, all rock structures within the Goreme National Park, which includes many villagers’ cave-houses, have been appropriated under govem-ment control. For anybody to carry out alterations to existing rock structures, such as in fairy chimneys and cave-homes, or any new building work, plans must be drawn up and submitted to both the municipality office (belediye) and the Cappadocia Protection and Preservations Office. If alterations are carried out to any rock structure without obtaining the correct permission, the perpetrator can be subject to fines or imprisonment.
Managing a world heritage site: The case of Cappadocia
Tucker H. (author) / Emge A. (author) / Kapadokya Üniversitesi
2010-01-01
54
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
710
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