Ancient monument

[12] In this, the past is studied through preserving its sources including landscape (ancient monuments or heritage sites) and physical artefacts.

The preservation and restoration are important for all heritage sites, particularly at locations of ancient monuments and archaeological areas that are in dangerous or delicate conditions.

[13] To protect, preserve and care for ancient monuments, there were a number of laws and Acts passed during the late nineteenth and twentieth century.

[15] The aforementioned was passed after several unsuccessful attempts, which ensured governmental involvement in England and Ireland to legally preserve and conserve ancient monuments.

Following this, in 1913, the Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act provided an extension to the existing powers by introducing a concept known as the Preservation Orders.

Additionally, any ancient monument could be considered for inclusion on that list, not just those in the Guardian of the State, and this meant that for the first time legislative protection could officially be applied on a large scale.

In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, a committee was established to look into the existing state and future direction of archaeological work in Britain.

[21] This resulted in the publication of A Survey and policy of field research in the archaeology of Great Britain and from this, more information about the past to fill gaps in knowledge.

[22] Physical planning at archaeological sites around ancient monuments help direct the vehicle and pedestrian traffic from sensitive areas.

Other modern methods include preventive maintenance through acts such as the reduction of traffic vibration or air pollution through town planning controls.

[26] Following the mass decolonisation period post World War II, identity through remains, the past and landscapes became more common and global tourism exponentially increased.

[32] This included five key factors; to find spiritual and emotional connection, to discover new things, to engage mentally, to interact or belong as well as searching for peace to relax.

In the modern world, most archaeologists are involved in excavations to rescue and preserve archaeological traces that can be damaged from activities such as housing, road-building, natural gas pipelines or airports.

[41] As such, archaeologists are taking care of several ancient monuments and historical sites, and with the growth of tourism, this has become more vital and is defined as "heritage management".

Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments.
The Angkor Wat is an ancient temple and heritage site in Cambodia and is a symbol on the notes of Cambodian currency .
Minaret e Jam in Afghanistan , one of the tallest and oldest minarets in the world, is highly vulnerable to earthquakes . [ 10 ]
The archaeological site of Ancient Olympia in Greece where tourists, particularly archaeologists or students, visit from across the world for different purposes: to examine, study, or view the site.
Pollution in Agra, India impacts the exteriors of the Taj Mahal .
Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a sacred monolithic site to the First Nations of Australia.
The Western Wall , located in the Jewish quarters of the Old city of Jerusalem, is a religious site for Jewish pilgrims .
The Dome of the Rock , part of the compound known as the Masjid Al-Aqsa , is one of the holiest sites in Islam .
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a sacred site for Christians , who believe that it is the place where Jesus was crucified and resurrected and that his tomb is located there.
Moai Statues are monolithic ancient monuments at Easter Island, Chile
Petra Siq , entrance to the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, Jordan .