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This study focuses on how cultural heritage interpretation can effectively be
planned and operated as an integral part of preservation process. The ICOMOS
Charter for the Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites,
which was initiated by the International Council on Monuments and Sites
(ICOMOS), offers professional principles for ef...
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... Ibid.interview with S.Yıldırım Esen. 213 "Long-Range Interpretive Plan -Boston National Historical Park Massachusetts 2002", p.37 Site themes, period themes and a universal theme were identified for the interpretation of the Old South Meeting House in the General Management Plan (See Figure 37 and Appendix E). Site themes are those associated with the history of the building such as the history of the building site, the history of the earlier building located at the same site, use of the building as a gathering place to discuss problems of the town, meetings held during American Revolution, architectural history of the building, and efforts of Bostonians to preserve it. ...
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In light of the studies related to the theory of interpretation of cultural heritage sites, the holistic interpretation approach of heritage areas has developed, and a new interpretation culture has emerged. It includes new approaches, local and regional interpretation strategies, new policies and comprehensive analysis and evaluations. The new interpretation culture is important not only to produce interpretation themes, but also to the transfer and sustainability of the values of heritage sites that need to be preserved to the society. In this context, studies are being brought up in order to find the most appropriate ways to understand and transfer living urban heritage sites; tangible and intangible values, existing or non-existent urban structures, ongoing or non-existent social and cultural practices, used or ongoing structures and all cultural and historical layers of areas. Beyond the current interpretation studies carried out for the heritage sites, it is important to develop interpretation strategies including the historical importance of the areas for living urban heritage sites and therefore complex cultural heritage areas, the connections to the places, cultural and social relations networks, urban memory, and the spirit of the place. For this purpose, the study focuses primarily on the critical viewpoint of theoretical content of the interpretation of cultural heritage sites. In the light of theoretical and practical knowledge, the research then concentrates on key themes and discussions on heritage interpretation in the UK. Accordingly, the research discusses the interpretation strategies in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham which is the one of the most influential areas by means of historical urban-industrial heritage site.
