I studied how the KNA value system can be adjusted, so that the traces of World War II are not immediately named worth preserving on the basis of the perception value. The criteria aesthetic and...Show moreI studied how the KNA value system can be adjusted, so that the traces of World War II are not immediately named worth preserving on the basis of the perception value. The criteria aesthetic and historic value are almost always high with the traces of the war. The reason therefore is that the archaeology of World War II is still young and has a close connection to our present day society. It is impossible to research every trace with a perception value. Another important point is that the remains of the war can have more meanings than only be used for scientific research. I studied how KNA value system and the valuation method of RAAP, an archaeological research agency and consultancy, work to understand those systems and to be able to adjust it. I further studied how Belgium and England treat their war heritage and if there are points that we could use. Next I studied whether education and the involvement of the community could function as criteria. With all the knowledge gathered I could adjust the KNA value system. I did this by developing a new value called ‘meaning’. It exists of four criteria; educative, symbolic, emotional and community.Show less
