1. The Athens Charter for the Restoration of Historic Monuments
1933 in Athen
Arch 530
Assist.Prof.Dr. Özlem Olgaç Türker
Presented by Müge Riza

2. The Athens Charter 1933
The Athens charter of 1933 is adopted at the First International Congress of architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments, which took place in Athens in 1931, which was the first attempt preserving and restoring historical monuments
This charter sets the basis towards a general framework to protect the historical and cultural heritage in the international community
Cultural and Historical Heritage has to be preserved even when it stood in the way of development

3. Carta del Restauro
At the Congress in Athens the following seven main resolutions were made and called "Carta del Restauro":
International organizations for Restoration on operational and advisory levels are to be established.
Proposed Restoration projects are to be subjected to knowledgeable criticism to prevent mistakes which will cause loss of character and historical values to the structures.
Problems of preservation of historic sites are to be solved by legislation at national level for all countries.

4. Carta del Restauro
4. Excavated sites which are not subject to immediate restoration should be reburied for protection.
5. Modern techniques and materials may be used in restoration work.
6. Historical sites are to be given strict custodial protection.
7. Attention should be given to the protection of areas surrounding historic sites

5. General Conclusions of the Athens Conference
I. DOCTRINES: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Every country has to ensure the preservation of their buildings
Preservation should be for all historical periods,without excluding the style of any period
The reuse of buildings should be within the respects to their historic or artistic character.

6. II. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE MEASURES REGARDING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS
Each country has to set the legal framework for the protection of his buildings on his own
public authorities in each country have be empowered to take conservatory measures in cases of emergency

7. III. AESTHETIC ENHANCEMENT OF ANCIENT MONUMENTS
The surrounding appearance of buildings and monuments must be respected if new buildings were constructed nearby
preserving the ancient character of a city district or single monuments is recommended

8. IV. RESTORATION OF MONUMENTS
modern materials and techniques are recommended to use if necessary
character of the restored monument must be preserved
It is usefull to apply new materials if the destruction of building or parts of the building can be stopped

9. V. THE DETERIORATION OF ANCIENT MONUMENTS
The restoration teams of architects should collaborate with specialists in the physical, chemical, and natural sciences to be informed about new preserving methods of the old materials
The International Museums Office should be informed by each country about the work they are doing on deterioration

10. VI.THE TECHNIQUE of CONSERVATION
In the case of ruins, scrupulous conservation is necessary and the new materials should be visible
When the preservation of ruins is impossible, they may be buried,but accurate records has to be taken before another building is build up at that place
Each case needed to be treated individually
Architects and archaeologist have to work together

11. VII. THE CONSERVATION OF MONUMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
the countries should collaborate together with the aim of intellectual co-operation
Preserving the historical heritage of the mankind should be a common interest of the states
An International Committee on Intellectual Co-operation will collect all information and documentation on conservation work in order to share it with the states

12. Remarks
The Athens Charter was the result of the 1933 Congrès International d'Architecture Moderne. (CIAM) organized by Le Corbusier.
The first time basic guidelines for conservation were set in an international cooperation as a consequence of the ongoing destruction of historical buildings
In 2003 the ‘New Charter of Athens ‘were adopted.

13. References www.icomos.org./athens charter.html www.wikipedia.com
Larkham,P.J.(1996) Conservation and the city,London and New York:Routledge