Managing the Managers: State control over the monuments in Estonia

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• estonia
• heritage management
• archaeological monuments
• best practice
• archaeology