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its future , such entries should be exceptional . Inscription on the List implies that legislative and administrative measures have already been taken to ensure the protection of the group of buildings and its environment . Informed awareness on the part of the population concerned , without whose active participation any conservation scheme would be impractical , is also essential .
HERITAGE CANALS
A canal is a human-engineered waterway . It may be of Outstanding Universal Value from the point of view of history or technology , either intrinsically or as an exceptional example representative of this category of cultural property . The canal may be a monumental work , the defining feature of a linear cultural landscape , or an integral component of a complex cultural landscape .
Inscription on the World Heritage List
Authenticity depends holistically upon values and the relationships between these values . One distinctive feature of the canal as a heritage element is its evolution over time . This is linked to how it was used during different periods and the associated technological changes the canal underwent . The extent of these changes may constitute a heritage element .
The authenticity and historical interpretation of a canal encompass the connection between the real property ( subject of the Convention ), possible movable property ( boats , temporary navigation items ) and the associated structures ( bridges , etc .) and landscape .
The significance of canals can be examined under technological , economic , social , and landscape factors .
HERITAGE ROUTES
The concept of heritage routes is shown to be a rich and fertile one , offering a privileged framework in which mutual understanding , a plural approach to history and a culture of peace can all operate .
A heritage route is composed of tangible elements of which the cultural significance comes
The old town of Malacca and the Malacca river .
from exchanges and a multi-dimensional dialogue across countries or regions , and that illustrate the interaction of movement , along the route , in space and time .
Inscription on the World Heritage List
The following points should be considered when determining whether a heritage route is suitable for Inscription on the World Heritage List : 1 . The requirement of Outstanding Universal
Value should be recalled . 2 . The concept of heritage routes :
- is based on the dynamics of movement and the idea of exchanges , with continuity in space and time ;
- refers to a whole , where the route has a worth over and above the sum of the elements making it up and through which it gains its cultural significance ;
- highlights exchange and dialogue between countries or between regions ; and
- is multi-dimensional , with different aspects developing and adding to its prime purpose which may be religious , commercial , administrative or otherwise .
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Jabatan Warisan Negara UNESCO
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