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of old technologies (e.g. acoustic and lighting in theater), the relation of site with their
surroundings.
Re-assessment: There should be on-going programmes of evaluation to assess the progressive
impacts of tourism activities and developments on the particular place or community [1]
(principle 2.7).
The experts who took part in the activities of the European Network of Ancient Places of
Performance and the MINOTEC project have drawn up a series of guidelines for implementing
the "Charter on the Use of Ancient Places of Performance” Verona Charter on the use of ancient
places of performance [6]. The main issues can summarized as the following:
1. Facilitating comprehension by the public: the quality of public access , Improving public
understanding of the site
2. Enhancing the sites by using them: to enhance the value of ancient places of performance
by recognizing them as places for artistic production and to use of sites as a means of
enhancement.
3. Managing places of ancient performance by contributing to development ;Promoting the
site image by guaranteeing high standards for visitors and spectators and Safety
4. Improving skills through networking
Ename charter emphasize on interpretation of the access and understanding for sustainable
Interpretation sustainability in the long term which must be among the central goals respect
authenticity, local community and participation of associated communities and other
stakeholders, where research, evaluation and training are necessity .
7 CONSERVATION, RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE and USE of
ANCIENT TEATERS
Conservation, reinforcements and restoration of architectural heritage of Theatres and Odea
requires a multidisciplinary approach [6], (ar. 1.1), and must depend on multidisciplinary
sciences to achieve sustainable development to achieve a balance between the needs of visitor,
audience and local community with the needs of theaters, odea and the whole site. According the
international charters:
1. Should respect the authenticity, principles of reversibility of theater, odea should take
into account the old technologies (e.g. acoustic and light).
2. Conservation techniques and material use must be compatible
3. Recording and documentation of each step of conservation, restoration and reconstruction
are necessary and should be published for all people who need information for scientific,
tourism or academic study.
4. Alteration or any changing for the physical fabric of theatre or structure should be
avoided , comprehensive care for the physical fabric, cultural significant and architectural
elements and design ,while infrastructure projects without effecting on physical fabric of
structure.
5. Regular monitoring for the physical fabric of structures after conservation work is
required. The monitoring the activities of theater and the number of visitor and audience is
required. These monitoring should be done before, during and after the performances.
6. Evaluation for the conservation, restoration and reconstruction work are necessary.
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