ANNUAL CONGRESS 2025

Analysis of the problems about presentation of site in China's national archaeological site parks

Not scheduled

20m

Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul

Poster Track 06 | URBAN CULTURES AND LIVED HERITAGE

Speaker

Dr Zhong Yu (College of Architecture of Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (China)Shaanxi Provincial Conservation Engineering Institute Of Monuments & Sites (China）)

Description

Many large-scale Eastern archaeological sites are primarily constructed with earthen and wooden structures, which exhibit low aesthetic appeal and are susceptible to natural and human-induced erosion and damage. The protection and display of these sites present significant challenges in the field of cultural heritage preservation. China's National Archaeological Site Parks serve as model areas for the protection and presentation design of Eastern cultural heritage, integrating the design philosophies of several top cultural heritage preservation teams and officially inaugurating the practical phase of protecting and presenting Eastern earthen archaeological sites within the context of China's national conditions. To date, China has announced four batches of National Archaeological Site Park listings and project approvals, evaluating a total of 55 National Archaeological Site Parks.
In 2023, China's State Administration of Cultural Heritage released the "Development Report on Archaeological Site Parks (2018-2022)," highlighting persistent issues in site presentation, including limited presentation methods, monotonous designs, poor visibility, insufficient value interpretation, and subpar outcomes. However, current documents and academic research have not yet conducted qualitative and quantitative analyses of these issues, making it difficult for scholars in the field of cultural heritage preservation to identify and address breakthroughs. Therefore, this paper employs methods such as literature review, case analysis, statistical analysis, and typological studies to identify that the aforementioned issues manifest as follows:
Existing National Archaeological Site Parks primarily focus on archaeological and historical aspects, such as the construction period, components, structural patterns, related historical events, and figures, thereby avoiding the exploration of the site's value from humanistic, cultural, and social perspectives.

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