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What is Heritage documentation ?

• The Book Titled “Documenting the Cultural Heritage”, published in 1998, it is stated that heritage documentation is “indispensable, for the purposes of identification, protection, interpretation, and physical preservation of movable objects, historic buildings, archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes. They occupy a significant place in all major international conventions relating to the protection of heritage.” • The best way to preserve collections is not only to preserve their physical integrity but also, and more importantly, to acquire in-depth knowledge of them and to be able to identify and interpret them correctly. • An object is adequately protected only if it is well documented. • Having information on collections is therefore essential for ensuring effective and efficient manage ment of cultural heritage. • An object can be properly understood and promoted only if it is adequately documented. • Information graphic showing the various reasons for document collection • In short, proper documentation facilitates:

• identification of objects; • recording and maintenance of the museum’s objects; • access to the objects; • object protection and preservation; • access to information; • updating of information; • preservation of information. • Adequate documentation promotes sound management and • proper enhancement of the collection.