Chapter 11

Question 0

Arguments against reconstruction

Answer 0

> the evocative value of ruined buildings
difficulty of achieving authenticity
ethical issue of conveying erroneous information
destruction of original evidence
the disruption of landscape values (no longer continuity, cannot see building in situ)
>distorted site interpretation
cost

Question 1

Justifications for reconstruction

Answer 1

>brings in revenue
>safety
>national symbolic value
>tourism promotion
>site preservation 
>continuing function or reuse
>education and research