CONTENTS Abstract. 11 Acknowledgements. 13 List Of Tables 19 List Of Abbreviations. 25 Introduction. 27 I. Culture, History, Cultural And Historical Heritage 27 Ii. Saving Our Heritage. 27 Chapter 1- Conservation Of Our Cultural Heritage. 29 1.1 Introduction. 30 1.2 Heritage At Stake. 30 1.3 Present Status And Upkeep Of Heritage Sites. 31 1.3.1 Interpretation Of Heritage And Cultural Conservation. 32 Chapter 2- Architecture And Heritage. 33 2.1 Architecture; Possible Tool For Conservation Of Cultural Heritage ??. 34 2.1.1 Museums And Meuseology 34 2.1.2 Museums And Heritage Interpretation 34 2.1.3 Case Study- “Talking To The Ruins; Hedmarksumeet”. 35 Chapter 3 Thesis Statement. 39 3.1 Research Questions And Hypothesis. 40 3.2 Aim 40 3.2.1 Need For Study 41 3.2.2 Methodology/ Objectives. 41 3.3 Scope And Limitations. 42 3.4 Expected Outcome 42 Chapter 4- Pattanam; An Early Historic Emporium.43 4.1 Pattanam; A Fabled Muziris??.44 4.2 Pattanam Over Time45 4.2.1 The Tabula Peutingeriana; An Ancient Map Of The World.46 4.3 Trade Links Of Pattanam48 4.4 Histories, Cultural Crossings And Research.49 4.5 Moving Goods And Materials At Muziris.52 4.5.1 Catalogue Fo Unearthed Artifacts At Pattanam53 4.5.1 Catalogue Fo Unearthed Artifacts At Pattanam55 4.5.1 Catalogue Fo Unearthed Artifacts At Pattanam57 Chapter 5- Pattanam; Site And Site Studies59 5.1 Pattanam; The Site.60 5.1.1 Site Sections61 5.2 Muziris Heritage Development Project; Brief.62 5.3 Archeological Record.62 5.3.1 Table Of Trenches63 5.4 Maps And Site Analysis65 5.4.1 Built Vs. Open65 5.4.2 Road Network.66 5.4.3 Building Use 67 5.4.4 Water Sources.68 5.4.5 Vegetation.69 5.5 Site Photgraphs And Sketches70 5.5 Site Photgraphs And Sketches71 5.6 Swot Analysis.72 Chapter 6- Case Studies And Analysis.77 6.1 Urban Design Of The Trashi Chhoe Dzong Precinct78 6.2 Historic Archives Of City Of Granada- Extension Of Open Plot Of Alhambra Palace80 6.3 Kolumba Museum82 Chapter 7- Rejuvenating The Pattanam Heritage Precinct. 85 7.1 Concept. 86 7.1.1 System 86 7.2 Pattanam; The Master Plan. 87 7.2.1 Site Studies 87 7.2.2 Design Considerations. 87 7.3 Design Brief 88 Chapter 8- Site Analysis And Design Decesions. 91 8.1 Analysis Sheet 1 . 93 8.2 Analysis Sheet 2 95 8.3 Analysis Sheet 3 . 97 8.4 Analysis Sheet 4 99 8.5 Analysis Sheet 5 101 8.6 Analysis Sheet 6 103 Chapter 9- Design Sheets. 105 9.1 Design Sheet 1 107 9.2 Design Sheet 2 109 9.3 Design Sheet 3.111 9.4 Design Sheet 4 113 9.5 Design Sheet 5 115 9.6 Design Sheet 6 117 9.7 Design Sheet 7 119 Ateet 121 (The Past) 121 References. 123