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?

Every country consists of a few historical
places
which are preserved by its regulatory bodies.
However
, there are a number of individuals who believe that these
buildings
must be demolished to construct new ones.
This
essay examines the significance of ancient
places
and
also
, does it affect
progression
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of a nation if sustained?
First
and foremost,
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to retain old
buildings
is to preserve the heritage.
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matter of fact, these
places
carry an entire
history
of that era in them that how things would have been happening in the past. From the mode of construction to the material which has been used, everything would be antique and worth a watch.
For instance
, Lahore Fort in Pakistan is a magnificent piece of art and its walls are made of unique mirrors which are not available
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.
Secondly
, these historical
places
are the
first
-hand experience for
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generation to attain information about the past. Especially, for the visitors who are fond of travelling and studying various cultures and histories of
places
. Tomb Akbar in India,
for instance
, carries an unforgettable
history
and has gained
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of millions of
travelers
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from across the world who visit and study the
history
of that era. Contrary to that, there are people who wish these
buildings
to be taken down. They are of the opinion that these
places
are carrying a wide space
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is not being utilized adequately. Rather, it should be replaced with public service
centers
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for the people to avail the area. These public
centers
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could be any hospital, school or community
center
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to avoid populating the cities with new
buildings
. Because, as per them, heavy funds are spent on their maintenance which could be utilized for some other productive projects like schools, libraries. In Africa
for example
, in 2018 all the natives demolished 70% of their historical
buildings
with mutual consensus in order to build public service
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in the country. In conclusion, it is of utmost significance to safeguard
heritage
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the heritage
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of a country for the upcoming generations to learn about it. While
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there is a mindset
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oppose the statement and
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in
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the construction of new
buildings
instead
.
However
, both
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of
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have their significance but demolishment of historical
places
should be discouraged in order to protect
history
.
Also
, enough opportunities should be provided for a country’s progression.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Cultural heritage
  • Tangible connections
  • Insight
  • Historic buildings
  • Architectural significance
  • Environmental impact
  • Resource consumption
  • Community identity
  • Character
  • Distinct
  • Preservation
  • Revenue
  • Tourists
  • Demolishing
  • Constructing
  • Replicated
  • Unique styles
  • Local businesses
  • Significant revenue
  • Historical value
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