Retrospection on the "Integrity" Principle of World Heritage——Review of the 4 Concepts of the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention

Aiming at the new trends and problems in both research and practice after the implementation of the Cairns Decision, this article clarifies and review the terminologies of integrity, transboundary property, transnational property, serial nomination and heritage extension basing on the world heritage principle of integrity. On the foundation of these analyses, the evolution of the world heritage value system which influences the comprehension of the integrity of world heritage is analyzed. It is also pointed out that with the development of world heritage undertakings, world heritage is not only an element which is related to a single area or nation, and the heritage of different nations in different areas, with common natural or historical background, is a vital bridge for easing tension and enhancing cooperation. Finally, some recommendations for the objective and strategy of trans-area world heritage nomination practices are proposed.

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