Heritage

Contentsthe first world war underwater cultural heritage and the unesco 2001 convention17of the underwater cultural heritage of the war, however, is fairly new. It provides theopportunity for a fresh approach and the possibility to deepen cultural understanding,stimulating opportunities for peace education and dialogue.The human story of our underwater cultural heritage allows nations to step backfrom past victories and defeats. The understanding of war and its effect on people andheritage can help foster peace and reconciliation. By sharing their First World Warunderwater cultural heritage, those nations that were involved can embrace a sharedpart of their identities. Tolerating, respecting and showing compassion for differentcultures, including those of former enemies, is a way of fostering peace.Underwater cultural heritage from the First World War creates the opportunity for amore inclusive perspective in education about the world, giving recognition to othercultures and experiences. 2Barge at Gallipoli © Mark Spencer2 UNESCO’s ‘Guidelines on Intercultural Education’, emphasize that intercultural education is a dynamicconcept that focuses on the evolving relationships between cultural groups and ‘the possibility ofgenerating shared cultural expressions through dialogue and mutual respect’. UNESCO Guidelines onIntercultural Education, (http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001478/147878e.pdf).