tangible heritage
[/ˈtændʒɪbəl ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/]
nounpl: tangible heritages
patrimônio tangível
1. Physical, material cultural property that can be touched and preserved, including buildings, monuments, artifacts, documents, and archaeological remains
The tangible heritage of the colonial period includes historic churches and fortresses.
O patrimônio tangível do período colonial inclui igrejas históricas e fortalezas.
2. Movable and immovable cultural assets recognized as important to a community's identity and history
Museums preserve tangible heritage through careful conservation of artifacts.
Os museus preservam o patrimônio tangível através da conservação cuidadosa de artefatos.
In Brazil, the term 'patrimônio tangível' is widely used by IPHAN (Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional) and cultural institutions to distinguish physical artifacts and monuments from intangible cultural heritage like traditions, music, and oral history. This distinction became more prominent after UNESCO's 2003 Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
preserve tangible heritage
protect tangible heritage
tangible heritage site
tangible heritage conservation
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