Dollars and Sense? Digging Up the Past

The collision between heritage ideals and rapid development is a constant challenge in urban cultural heritage conservation. Very often, preservation of a site’s history are overlooked or ignored, particularly in urban areas. Nevertheless, there has been a significant shift in recent times, with growing knowledge among stakeholders and the local community about the protection and development of heritage.

Archaeologist Shaiful Shahidan not only be highlights the recent archaeological findings in Pulau Pinang, but also the challenges and efforts undertaken by stakeholders in leveraging the State’s heritage assets. Areas covered include archaeological sites such as Fort Cornwallis and Guar Kepah.