Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?

The world we know today is because of the history that has always been protected and eulogized in the form of historical buildings and monuments that give prominence to the people living during that era.

Although

there are many who believe that maintaining these structures can make a better future, others view it as

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essay will illustrate both sides of the views with an appropriate stand. The proponents are of the belief that by retaining old

buildings one

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buildings, one

can study, understand and make a living with the knowledge of the culture and history with

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the help

of old structures. “Pyramids of Giza” are the prime exemplar on the importance of maintaining

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old monuments with the constant governance

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the local people and government agencies. Due to

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rigorous drives, many today understand the traditions, the culture, and civilizations of ancient

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an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament

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. Students in Egypt

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an interest

to specialize in Egyptology, that provide opportunities in archaeology, science, and professional tour guides.

On the contrary

, the opponents are adamant that many structures do not provide any positive impact to the society, but creates a divide. In the recent past, the “Berlin Wall” was felled because, the people believed that

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a wall will create a rift in the country which is an abomination for the future generations. Today, with the fusion of both the parts of Germany, we witness it as one of the leading innovators in

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automotive

and technology industries. In conclusion,

although

there are strong views on both the sides where the learning from history has always been the bottom line for nation building, my personal opinion is that, the onus is on each and

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every one

of us to maintain historical structures and take conscious steps to make our future generation understand the importance of

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historic

buildings.