ABSTRACT
The nations of South Asia share some of the longest and most enduring institutions for modern architectural conservation, as well as centuries-old traditions that guide the care of culturally valued places. Together these have created a foundation for professional practice that, since the independence era, has generated numerous milestone conservation initiatives. Among these eorts are the Cultural Triangle Project in Sri Lanka, the Hanuman Dhoka Conservation Project in Nepal, and the community revitalization projects in the Hunza Baltistan region of Pakistan. Innovative policies have also emerged within the region in recent years, including Bhutan’s national program that uses cultural heritage protection as a key government performance metric, a practice that elevates the eld in a way seldom found elsewhere in the world. South Asia abounds with examples of “living heritage,” and each of its countries is well poised to contribute to this vital aspect of the eld in the form of eective management strategies, promotion and best practices.
