Session 10 "Ways of public appreciation of megalithic monuments: from local to global" -Rüdiger Kelm

Описание: Session 10 of the Tumuli and Megaliths in eurasia presented by Rüdiger Kelm (Archaeological-Ecological Centre in Albersdorf/Schleswig-Holstein, Megalithic Routes, International Council of Museums Germany)

"The representation of death is a cultural expression of unquestionable social and economical value. Outstanding examples of that are the monumental tombs of Giza, one of the most visited monuments in the World. Across Eurasia, sites as Stonehenge, Carnac, Marathon, Trialeti, Zhane, Pazyryk, Karashoky, Gochang or Daisen, are some of the many examples of megalithic and mound architecture constructions. Besides funerary, they are also examples of ritual and symbolic behaviour. Centuries after, they became also landmarks for identity, culture, learning and tourism. The recovering and cultural outreach for these monuments has allowed their use in multiple porpoises, after their scientific study. Among these porpoises one can point out cultural animation, leisure, and tourism. This gives benefits to local economical agents, mostly through national and international visitors.
Such opening to the people gives a universal value to these monuments without prejudice of their role for the local entities. There have been multiple methodological options for the qualification of these monuments in order to be understood by visitors. In the same way, there have been plenty of different offers, such as their inclusion in site museums, interpretation centers, heritage routes, activities of Prehistoric recreation. Examples of that are The European Route of Megalithic Culture (European Council) or the European Day of Megalithic Culture. Therefore, it is fundamental to present and discuss innovative solutions and best practices used in the qualification and promotion of these sites. This is particularly important when considered the scope of the social, economical changes, values and believes of the 21st Century."