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1. Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Values and Awareness Module 1 Basic Course Topic 1.4 Monuments: Social Significance and Conflict of Values Teaching Material Educational Toolkit

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3. Abstract Monuments serve man’s need for collective history. Monuments provide a wealth of knowledge and practices, both social and technical. Aesthetic value, an important human need, is also satisfied through monuments, as even the sight of most monuments is inspiring. Thus, raising awareness and encouraging active participation in the protection of cultural heritage should be promoted. Monument protection supports tourism and socio-economic growth. Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Slide Em. Prof. Theodosios P. Tassios - NTUA - National Technical University of Athens

10. 1.4.6. Local economy support thanks to the promotion of local Monuments Em. Prof. Theodosios P. Tassios – Topic 1.4: Monuments: Social significance and conflict of values Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage It is both an Obligation and a Right of local societies to actively promote the monuments of a region. However, using Monuments to increase a region ’ s income must be done only if the potential damage caused to the Monuments is acceptably low and reversible .

11. 1.4.7. Modern Uses of Monuments Em. Prof. Theodosios P. Tassios – Topic 1.4: Monuments: Social significance and conflict of values Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage For instance : ~ Houses in historical centres ~ Cultural centres , ~ Offices of cultural services ( etc. )

12. 1.4.8. Conclusion Em. Prof. Theodosios P. Tassios – Topic 1.4: Monuments: Social significance and conflict of values Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage All of these needs , personal and social , which are treated via the “ function ” of Monuments , bear greater significance to modern man than is usual imagined, and can enrich the individual and society.