In the aftermath of significant cultural destruction, a non-conventional approach is vital for reinstating Gaza’s heritage, emphasizing healing and memorialization driven by its citizens. This strategy encourages Gazans, civil society, and cultural actors to redefine heritage by merging the spirit of the place with collective memory, reconnecting historical remnants to inform recovery and reconstruction plans.
Gaza, located at the crossroads of history and culture has long been a vibrant centre of human activity. With a history spanning millennia, Gaza’s cultural and natural heritage represents the intertwined legacies of its diverse populations, its rich geographical setting, and its continuous role as a hub of commerce and civilization. Before the recent war, Gaza’s heritage was defined by a mix of ancient landmarks, historical sites, and natural landscapes that spoke to its long history, rooted in the traditions of its people and the various civilizations that have called it home.
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A Vision of Hope
Anthedon is the collective work of a team from the HERITOPOLIS Consortium, together with other experts addressing specific issues relevant to the Initiative and in consultation with key local professionals.HERITOPOLIS - Heritage and the Metropolis - is an open-ended research network established in 2021 to explore how metropolises are being (re-)shaped by heritage and how they are redefining its meaning. HERITOPOLIS addresses these challenges linking research and practice through the UN-Habitat UNI – University Network Initiative – MetroHUB partnership and within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.The HERITOPOLIS Society is registered in Korea as an NGO #603-82-78661 and a member of the Korean Research Foundation, www.kci.go.kr #8B4813 www.heritopolis.org
The grant for the launching stage of the Anthedon Initiative was made possible thanks to the generous contribution of Fidelity Charitable.
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The Anthedon Initiative does not necessarily reflect the views of UNHABITAT and the MetroHUB