Signs, models, and walkways

This subfile highlights the essential role that signage and models play in interpreting and preserving historical sites worldwide. Signs serve various functions, from providing directions and safety warnings to educating visitors about the significance of the locations. For instance, informative signs at Peterborough Petroglyphs in Canada (1994) and Palenque in Mexico (1994) help contextualize cultural heritage. Additionally, warning signs at sites like Medinet Habu in Egypt (1987) and the Great Wall of China (1992) promote visitor safety. 

Models also contribute significantly, offering visual representations of archaeological sites, such as the model of the Trojan Horse at Troy (1983) and reconstruction drawings at Ephesus (1983), in Turkey. Walkways enhance the visitor experience, guiding them through sites like Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde, USA (1996) and Walnut Canyon in Arizona, USA (1996). Together, these elements enrich the understanding of cultural heritage, facilitating access and engagement while fostering respect for historical preservation. By integrating signs, models, and walkways, these sites create meaningful connections between the past and present for visitors around the globe.

The locations and corresponding dates are listed below in alphabetical order by country:
 

Argentina: Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires (1997), San Ignacio (1994)

Australia: Bungendore (1995), Queenscliff - The Wreck Bell (1990), Ravenswood, Queensland (1995), West Australia (1986)

Belgium: Saint Donatus Church, Brussels (1985) 

Belize: Altun Ha (1993), Cahal Pech (1993), Cerros (1993) 

Bolivia: Tiwanaku (1990) 

Canada: Ontario (1994), Peterborough Petroglyphs (1994) 

Chile: Vale del Encanto (1984) 

China: Beishan Grottoes (1992), Canton (1992), Great Wall of China (1992), Yungang (1992), Zhoukoudian (1999) 

Cyprus: Amathus (1990), Kition Archaeological Site (1990), Kourion Apollo (1990), Odeon Amphitheatre, Paphos (1992) 

Egypt: Abu Simbel (n/a), Kalabsha (1987), Medinet Habu (1987) 

Greece: Agora of Athens (1983), Acropolis of Athens (1999), Heraion of Samos (1994) 

Guatemala: Tikal (1995) 

Honduras: Copan (1995) 

Israel: Israel: Beit She'an (1993), Citadel (1990), Masada (1993), Muraba'at Caves (1994) 

Italy: Colosseum, Rome (1984), ICCROM, Rome (1993), Ostia Antica (1981), Ostiense Station, Rome (1998), Pompeii (1998), Populonia (1985), Roselle (1985), San Giovenale Archaeological Site (1983), Santa Chiara, Naples (1985), Segesta, Sicily (1984), Tarquinia (1985), Tharros, Sardinia (1986) 

Japan: Usuki Stone Buddhas (1986) 

Kenya: Mbaraki Pillar, Mombasa (1980), Olorgesailie (1977, 1992) 

Mexico: Cacaxtla (1986), Palenque (1994), Templo Mayor, Mexico City (1986), Yaxchilan (1994) 

Pakistan: Mohenjo-daro (1983) 

Palestine: Jericho (1974), Qumran, West Bank, (1993) 

Philippines: Manila (1997) 

Sri Lanka: Polonnaruwa (1999) 

Tunisia: Carthage Antonine (1990), Dougga (1990) 

Turkey: Ephesus (1983), Pergamum (1983), Troy (1983), Kas Ancient Ruins (1984) 

UK: Colchester (1999), Fishbourne Roman Palace (n/d), Stonehenge (1986), The Great Bath, Somerset (1991), Wells Cathedral, Somerset (1991), Edinburgh City Centre (1996) 

USA: Bloomington Petroglyph (1987), Chaco Canyon Visitor Center, New Mexico (1991), Cholla Cactus Garden, California (1991), Culver City, California (1996), Fort Selden, New Mexico (1991), Los Padres National Forest (1993), Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado (1996), Pool Rock, Santa Barbara, California (1993) Pueblo Bonito, New Mexico (1991), San Gabriel Mission, California (1997), San Juan Capistrano, California (1996), Walnut Canyon, Arizona (1996)

Zimbabwe: Nswatugi Cave (1992), Rhodes Graves, Matopos (1992)