A comparative study of heritage law in relation to cultural factors, in particular the issues facing modern communities living with ancient sites. The overall aim of the project is to answer these key reserach questions;

Does heritage protection law and UNESCO World Heritage Site status hinder a positive relationship between the modern community and the ancient site?

And how can effective relationships be built between archaeological sites/monuments in care and the modern community within these regulations/guidelines?

The Questions…asked during one to one interviews with members of the local community, heritage professionals and tourism groups were these;

Are you aware of the sites World Heritage Site status?

Do you consider the sites World Heritage Site status important?

Are you aware whose responsibility it is to maintain the site?

Is the site important to you?

Do you feel any ownership of/or responsibility towards its care?

Is the site important to the economy of this area?

How is it important to the economy?

How could the site of (further) benefit the community?

In your opinion, who uses the site?

Who derives most benefit from the site?