Abstract
Myanmar stands on the edge of momentous and swift transformation. Rapid economic development and modernisation are the result of recent political reforms and the easing of international sanctions. This article explores how the built heritage of Myanmar's former capital cities Mandalay, Bagan, and Yangon feature prominently in the heritage discourse and national imaginary of Myanmar today. The paper investigates the heritage assemblage processes underway in Yangon and interrogates the 'geographies of knowledge' that inform the emerging heritage discourse and its associated materiality.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 26-38 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Historic Environment |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Burma
- Myanmar
- conservation and restoration
- heritage
- historic sites
- national characteristics