Archaeological Heritage in the Historic Centre of Riga: Status, Management, Development
The origins of the city of Riga can be traced back to a small area on the right bank of the River Daugava in the 11th–12th centuries. Over the ensuing centuries the city developed, and suburbs began to form outside its fortifications. The oldest part of the city is protected as an archaeological mon...
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| description | The origins of the city of Riga can be traced back to a small area on the right bank of the River Daugava in the 11th–12th centuries. Over the ensuing centuries the city developed, and suburbs began to form outside its fortifications. The oldest part of the city is protected as an archaeological monument, which is the core of Riga's historical centre. The Historic Centre of Riga is included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Cultural Heritage List. The preservation and development of the Historic Centre of Riga, including the oldest part of the city, is regulated by a special law. The cultural and historical environment of the Historic Centre of Riga is particularly attractive to developers, so, because of economic pressure, questions are often raised about the importance and potential of preserving its archaeological heritage. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3111c383e8704d32ab7cba14f4e3f7172025-08-20T03:41:56ZengUniversity of YorkInternet Archaeology1363-53872025-03-017010.11141/ia.70.4Archaeological Heritage in the Historic Centre of Riga: Status, Management, DevelopmentSandra Zirne0Egita Lūsēna1National Heritage Board of LatviaNational Heritage Board of LatviaThe origins of the city of Riga can be traced back to a small area on the right bank of the River Daugava in the 11th–12th centuries. Over the ensuing centuries the city developed, and suburbs began to form outside its fortifications. The oldest part of the city is protected as an archaeological monument, which is the core of Riga's historical centre. The Historic Centre of Riga is included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Cultural Heritage List. The preservation and development of the Historic Centre of Riga, including the oldest part of the city, is regulated by a special law. The cultural and historical environment of the Historic Centre of Riga is particularly attractive to developers, so, because of economic pressure, questions are often raised about the importance and potential of preserving its archaeological heritage.https://intarch.ac.uk/journal/issue70/4/index.htmlarchaeologyhistoric centre of rigaold rigaarchaeological complexfortificationsbastiondevelopment |
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| title | Archaeological Heritage in the Historic Centre of Riga: Status, Management, Development |
| title_full | Archaeological Heritage in the Historic Centre of Riga: Status, Management, Development |
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| title_short | Archaeological Heritage in the Historic Centre of Riga: Status, Management, Development |
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