Discuss the notion of ‘Sustainability’ and its application to archaeological heritage management

‘Sustainability’ is a kind of policy concept which emphasizes a system of harmonious development. This dynamic system is composed of economic growth, well-protected environment and stable society, it devotes to a well-being achievement from generation to generation of human society. This study discusses the application of “sustainability’ to archaeological site management, several possible methods, such as educational interpretation, a participatory planning process and the ecotourism, are analyzed. Although some of applications are inevitably faced with problems because the site management is a complicate process, the notion of ‘sustainability’ helps to promote and develop a long-term plan that is beneficial to both local society and archaeological site.