Cite this as: Kadakas, U. and Lillak, A. 2020 Managing the Managers: State control over the monuments in Estonia, Internet Archaeology 54. https://doi.org/10.11141/ia.54.4
The article introduces the management system of archaeological monuments of Estonia. It focuses on the state of archaeological heritage and land usage of listed monuments. The legal background is explained while discussing the need to enhance visitor experience on archaeological sites. A few successful and some unfavourable examples are given to show the struggle to find a balance between development, exposition and preservation.
Corresponding author: Ulla Kadakas
ulla.kadakas@muinsuskaitseamet.ee
National Heritage Board (Muinsuskaitseamet), Estonia
Co-author: Anu Lillak
anu.lillak@muinsuskaitseamet.ee
National Heritage Board (Muinsuskaitseamet), Estonia
Figure 1: Vastseliina 'Pilgrim house' and Episcopal Castle ruins. Image: Ulla Kadakas
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