‘As countries pursue development, heritage sites  are  losing their relevance.’ How far do  you agree?

Heritage-Sites

Infrastructure development within a country will inevitably  will result  in some sacrifices  be  made. This question arises  from the  idea progress should   not  be  held  back  by  history.  Some  heritage  sites  carry  significant  cultural  and  historic symbolism for the community. However,  when countries have  to balance between progress and  history, it is often  inevitable  that  such  heritage sites  are  losing relevance to  make  way for  future  development. When  such heritage sites  are removed, the fear is that  the memories and  identity  of the community will be  lost.

Demonstrate that  heritage sites  are  losing  their  relevance based on their understanding regarding the pressures and demands that come from nations’ pursuit  of economic, social and political  developments. Evaluate  if the  functions  and  purposes of  heritage  sites continue to keep  their significance while nations develop.