New Books Network E. Alaverdov and M. W. Bari, "Cultural Heritage Protection and Restoration in Conflict and Post-Conflict Zones" (IGI Global, 2025)
Nov 8, 2025
Emilia Alaverdov, a Georgian political science professor and cultural heritage advocate, discusses the crucial need for protecting cultural heritage in conflict zones. She explores the interdisciplinary approach required for preservation, highlighting Georgia's challenges and the role of international cooperation. Alaverdov also emphasizes the potential of digital tools and AI in heritage safeguarding. Additionally, she advocates for agro-tourism as a means of economic recovery while stressing the impact of stable governance on cultural restoration efforts.
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Heritage Is Marginalized During War
- Conflicts push cultural heritage down the priority list while immediate human protection dominates decision-making.
- Post-conflict recovery often reveals large, unaddressed heritage losses that require international engagement.
Mobilize International Cooperation
- Engage international partners proactively to protect and restore heritage in occupied territories.
- Use remote documentation and cooperation when on-the-ground access is impossible.
Attacks On Heritage Violate Law And Identity
- Russian invasions in Georgia and Ukraine violated international law and heritage protection conventions.
- Attacks against cultural sites amount to assaults on identity and history, not just property damage.
