Οι αρχαιολογικοί χώροι σαν εργαλείο προστασίας της Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς και Αειφόρου Ανάπτυξης

Abstract

The present work focuses on archaeological sites as tools for the protection of cultural heritage and sustainable development. The purpose of this work is to describe and highlight, through the literature review, this dual role of archaeological sites, both in terms of protection of cultural heritage and sustainable development. As archeological sites and their surroundings coexist with the natural and man-made environment, they form interactive relationships with citizens. Therefore, the need to integrate archaeological sites into modern social and economic life under the principle of sustainable management and development is highlighted. In addition, through the case study, an attempt is made to capture the issues that arise in practice in an effort to maintain this balance between the protection of archaeological sites and the integration of this protection into development policies. This becomes a complex task given that under the principle of sustainable development, a balance must be accomplished between the environment (natural, residential and cultural), society and the economy. The work hopes to verify that, despite the difficult balance, it is possible for archaeological sites to function both as tools for the protection of cultural heritage and as tools for sustainable development.