Heritage Preservation: A Comprehensive Guide

This comprehensive guide represents the culmination of decades of research and practice in heritage preservation. It offers practical methodologies for documenting, preserving, and promoting cultural heritage in the modern age.

The book covers traditional crafts, oral heritage, architectural preservation, digital documentation, community engagement, and sustainable heritage tourism. Each chapter includes case studies from successful preservation projects across the Arab world.

Special attention is given to the role of communities in heritage preservation, emphasizing participatory approaches that respect local knowledge and empower heritage custodians. The guide also addresses contemporary challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and the need to make heritage relevant to younger generations.

Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and infographics, this publication serves as both a practical manual and an inspiration for anyone committed to preserving cultural heritage. It has been adopted by universities and heritage institutions as a core reference text.