Archaeological heritage in sites (places of interest): introduction to problem

Sites (places of interest) along with other cultural heritage sites include archaeological heritage monuments that have their own specifics. The article discusses the place and role of archaeological heritage monuments in the organization of the territory and space of the site. The article presents an attempt of theoretical understanding such a basic concept as a site (place of interest), without which the further development of the process of protecting of sites (place of interest) is impossible. In particular, the concept of “types of cultural heritage objects” was disclosed in general terms, and its basic components were also highlighted. Particular attention is paid to such a key concept as “subject of protection”. In this regard, the archaeological cultural layer of the site (place of interest) is analyzed as a subject of protection. In addition, the definitions of the conceptual apparatus are specified: a prominent place; archaeological heritage site; territory; space.