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It is important to protect our heritage for several reasons. Firstly, our heritage represents our history and our culture. It tells the story of who we are as a people, and helps to preserve our identity and our sense of belonging. Without our heritage, we would lose touch with our past, and our future generations would not have a sense of their roots.

Secondly, heritage sites and artifacts are often irreplaceable. Once they are destroyed or lost, they cannot be recovered. Many heritage sites and artifacts are also fragile and require careful preservation to prevent deterioration.

Thirdly, heritage tourism is a major industry in many parts of the world. Preserving our heritage not only benefits our cultural identity, but it can also bring economic benefits to local communities through tourism.

Finally, protecting our heritage is a moral obligation. We have a duty to safeguard our cultural heritage for future generations and to ensure that it is not lost or destroyed through neglect or willful destruction.