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Dos and Don’ts When Visiting Archaeological and Heritage Sites

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Editor Posted in Travel .

Archaeological sites are important testaments of our past but are also popular tourist spots that help the surrounding community. However, the increasing traffic in some of the delicate sites have caused damage, with some tourists going so far as to vandalize important artifacts.

Here is a list of dos and don’ts when visiting archaeological and heritage sites.

Do Not Climb on the Walls or Statues. It’s been done by rowdy tourists before just to get awesome photos to post on social media. But is it really worth damaging a structure that’s older than you for a photo that will be ignored after a day?

Do Not Leave Signatures. Some tourists want to leave their mark on the site (besides garbage) by writing on the walls or structures, but doing so will probably get you in jail if you get caught. Besides, why would you want your name on an object you didn’t make?

Do Not Take Artifacts. Looting and destruction of historical sites by terrorists resulted in loss of important information that could have filled out blanks in our history. Do not add to the problem by taking samples of the site you can show to your friends.

Do Follow Rules. Archaeological and heritage sites are not places for picnic or playing around, that is why you should be mindful of the rules when touring, such as the use of flash photography, which areas are not accessible, and which items you’re allowed to touch. Some sites require specific clothing and footwear before you are allowed to enter. Do not take this as an infringement of your rights, but as proper form and respect for a culture that is older than you.

Do Avoid Touching Walls and Objects. Although some sites managed to survive for thousands of years, it doesn’t mean they are indestructible. Some rocks from which walls and columns are made can degrade over time when kept in constant contact with body oils and chemicals. Pictographs and petroglyphs can be erased if handled frequently by thousands of tourists.

Do Teach Your Children Respect. Heritage sites are not playgrounds, but it’s a great learning experience for children who are interested in history and culture. Teach your children to respect rules, not to talk loudly, and not to touch or steal anything. Children could also easily get injured when exploring delicate structures, so keep a close eye on them.

Do Pay Your Fees. The fees can help local preservation efforts and keeping the site open for more tourists. You should also support local and legitimate businesses in the surrounding community to help the locals.

Do Your Business Away from the Site. If you need to use the bathroom, go to designated restrooms away from the sites. You should not leave human waste, urine, toilet paper, and other debris in the area.

Extraordinary Places that You Should Visit

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Editor Posted in Travel .

If your passion is travelling, it won’t hurt to get out of Singapore once in a while. If you want to travel to peculiar places outside of Singapore, there are certainly places worth your visit. Here are some places that you can consider:

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  • Tulip Fields: If you want an arresting sight, you should not miss the Tulip fields in Netherlands. The hyacinths, daffodils, tulips and narcissi are surely breath-taking. You should visit there in April or May.
  •  Mount Sanqingshan National Park: James Cameron’s Avatar got his inspiration from this mountain. The mountain is surrounded with clouds and it feels like you are floating. It is truly a sight worth climbing.
  • Underground community: In Coober Pedy, the temperatures exceed to 40 degrees Celsius. The miners are forced to build an underground community that can accommodate at least 2000 inhabitants. Beneath, you will see houses, shops, bars and shops.

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  • Socotra Archipelago: Socotra Archipelago comprises of four islands in Yemen. It is considered a UNESCO World Heritage. It is the home of many plants and reptiles species.
  • The Boneyard: If you are in Arizona, do not miss The Boneyard. The Boneyard is a desert in Arizona that stores unused commercial and military aircraft. It holds about 5,000 planes.
  • Thames Town: If you want a Victorian-inspired place to hold your wedding, the nearest is Thames Town in China.
  • The Catacombs: The Catacombs is in Paris. You will see the remains of over six million Parisians in the ossuary. This is 20 metres below the ground. If you do not want this spooky place, there are different places in Paris worth visiting.

There you are. This should be enough to occupy you. Enjoy!

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