中东地区的宗教文化遗产及其保护

The Religious and Cultural Heritages of the Middle East and Their Protection

由于地理位置独特和多民族汇聚,珍贵而独有的古老宗教文化遗迹在中东地区比比皆是。中东宗教文化遗产有其特殊的表现方式、外在审美价值、精神内涵和历史意义。但该地区的宗教文化遗产具有易受攻击性、掠夺性和价值不可取代性等特点。战争、人为因素、自然环境等多方面原因使这些遗产遭到了严重的破坏,并正面临着新的威胁。对中东地区宗教文化遗产的保护应从强化保护意识、建立专门教育机制、加强国际合作与对话、利用高科技手段等诸多方面入手。

With the unique geographical location and the multi-ethnic convergence, the Middle East has unique, precious and ancient religious and cultural heritages. It boasts unique expression, aesthetic value, spiritual intension and historical significance. In addition, the religious and cultural heritages of the Middle East have some other features, such as being vulnerable, liable to be plundered, and cannot be replaced. Because of war, people＇s behaviors, natural environment and many other causes, the religious and cultural heritages of the Middle East were seriously damaged. There are several measures to protect the religious and cultural heritages, such as improving protection awareness, combining advocacy with education, strengthening the international cooperation or dialogue and making use of high-tech means.