ABSTRACT
The Heritage Chain is applied to a specific case of heritage preservation and management in China: the Horse and Chariot' museum. The case highlights the ability of the Heritage Chain to grasp a single case of heritage management with a holistic view. The Horse and Chariot case is a fascinating and successful story of heritage discovery and preservation which recently occurred in Luoyang, Henan province, once the capital city of 13 imperial dynasties. Today the Museum of Horse and Chariot Pits of the Emperor of Eastern Zhou Dynasty' displays the history of the Eastern Zhou dynasty, with a particular focus on the royal family. The extraordinary process of economic growth in recent decades has had enormous impacts on heritage. Luoyang is an exception to the rule: here the Cultural Relics Bureau (CRB) reports directly to the mayor, with a great status compared to other situations, where the bureau reports to the local Cultural Department.
