Conservation of World Heritage Site: Naga Temples in Sudan

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Keywords:

CHI, Informatics, Cultural Heritage, Culture-Nature Reciprocity, RWYC, ICT

Abstract

Developed countries give due importance to conservation of heritage sites. But in developing countries the condition is verse; for they do not have resources, experience, and qualified experts to handle conservation of historical monuments by themselves. So, most developing countries have to seek help and support from international organizations and missions. The World Heritage Site, Naga taken for this study is a good example. Taking conservation of Naga site for study, this paper highlights the relevant earlier studies and discusses some critical issues like the need for involving local experts and building their capacities. The study is based on data collected by field trips to Naga world heritage site as well as interaction with the international conservation experts who involved locally. The study point out the need for providing education and awareness to the locals and identifying skilled craftsmen from them as an integral part of the multidisciplinary conservation practice.

Author Biographies

  • Maha Mohani Fahmi, Sudan University of Science and Technology

    Maha. M. Fahmi is presently an assistant professor in Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Architecture and Planning. She graduated with a first-class honors degree from an architectural college in 2004 and has worked as a practicing architect since then. She earned her Master degree in building science at university of Malaya.  She obtained her PhD 2019 at University of Malaya. Currently, she is the coordinator of the postgraduates' studies. Her area of interest includes sustaining cultural heritage in order to protect it for future generations. She is also interested in enhancing architectural education via improving the teaching methods. In addition, she has written and presented various academic papers in conferences in Malaysia and Indonesia. She has also published 3 papers on enhancing architectural education.

  • Yahaya Bin Ahmad, University of Malaya

    Yahaya Ahmad is  professor in the Dept of Architecture and the Dean of the Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya (UM). He started his academic career at the University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 1989 before joining the University of Malaya in 1995, as one of the pioneering staff to establish the department of Architecture and the Faculty of built Environment, University of Malaya.  He involved in the drafting of the National Heritage Act (2005) Malaysia, headed team of local and international experts to prepare Nomination Dossier for Melaka and George Town as World Heritage Sites, UNESCO (2004-2008) and headed expert teams in the re-construction of Bastion Middlesburg, Melaka Fort (2007-2008). Appointed by Ahmedabad Municipal Council, India as International Expert to advice on the preparation of Nomination Dossier for the Historic City of Ahmedabad (2011) and by the Government of the Republic of Maldiver (2011) to prepare Nomination Dossier of Coral Stone Mosque of Maldiver to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

  • Helena Aman Hashim, University of Malaya
    Helena Hashim is presently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, and University of Malaya, Malaysia. She obtained her PhD 2017 AT University of Malaya. She was the Head of the Architectural Department for several years. She is also a member of many national and international organizations. She has several publications in the area of conservation

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2023-01-28

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Vol. 9 No. 4 (2022): Heritage Informatics

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