For centuries, humans have built a plethora of buildings all over the planet. Many of which have survived the test of time and now become a historical site. Many people contend that historical sites should be completely isolated from the general public, while others believe that these heritage sites should be accessible to everyone. Although I agree that pupils should be educated about this field by being allowed to visit these buildings, on the whole I believe that the public should not be given the freedom to enter these sites without special consent.
On the one hand, these national heritages should be kept untouched and preserved from irresponsible visitors. Many such public sites have been hoarded by imprudent tourists that vandalize these precious buildings. For instance, in the Candi Borobudur temple, many parts of the temple have been rebuilt due to such vandalism. This diminishes the authenticity of the historical Buddhist temple. Therefore, I believe that these visitors should not be allowed to enter these historical estates.
While on the other hand, without passing these sites down to future generations, these buildings will be at risk of obsolescence. If the public is completely forbidden from crossing ancient estates, younger generations will be less informed about the history. Allowing youngsters to visit historical buildings kindle the spirit to pursue historical science.
In my opinion, historical sites should not be completely isolated for the public, but access should be restricted. Instead of being open to the public, access could be strictly given for specific people that are invited. For instance, students should be given ID cards to access historical sites for educational purposes.
In conclusion, while I believe that historical sites should not be open completely for the public, access should be solely granted for invited guests for specific reasons. On the one hand, tourists shouldn’t be allowed to cross important sites to avoid vandalism. But on the other hand, granting selective permission to students and researchers ensures that future generations can still engage with history without compromising the conservation of these ancient structures.
