habibeh Abbasi; Marzieh Mehrabani; Bamshad Yaghmaie; Masood Rezaie Monfared
Abstract
In this article, we aim to emphasis on the significance of the local knowledge in better understanding the cultural remains along with their conservation. Thus, in order to complete our knowledge on the ancient site of Harrireh, located in the northern part of Kish Island, and comprehend some collected ...
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In this article, we aim to emphasis on the significance of the local knowledge in better understanding the cultural remains along with their conservation. Thus, in order to complete our knowledge on the ancient site of Harrireh, located in the northern part of Kish Island, and comprehend some collected data more wisely, the interview with local people has been in priority in this research, and then forms the main content. This is a qualitative research, and methodologically, collecting information is based on archaeological fieldwork, analyzing the old aerial imagery, semi-structured interview, and study of the textual evidence. This research used Value Based Management approach in conservation and cultural heritage management of Harireh and focused on local knowledge of people who live in Kish Island in order to better understanding of some of the cultural remains where they have received less attention. The possible function of the identified canal near the beach of Harrireh in fieldwork was realized by local knowledge. The storeroom of date, the remains of pinctata fucat, and the dry ficus benghalensis trunk are the other data which figuring out their function were based on the local's comprehensive knowledge and experience.
