Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by new ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?

Old monuments are symbols of our past; thus, they are preserved by the authorities. However, some feel there is no point in investing time and energy in maintaining these, so they must be demolished to build new buildings.

Old monuments are considered jewels, for they stand as a mark of our glorious past. They can teach us a lot about our history, ancestors, how they lived their lives, struggles, and achievements. The lessons from our past can save us from repeating similar mistakes in the future. No community can progress if it ignores the learnings from its past. In addition to imparting an understanding of the world and its ways, these buildings help nations attract tourists. People throng to famous historical cities to witness these monuments leading to more employment and prosperity in the areas where famous monuments are. It is ludicrous to contemplate the thought of knocking down our monuments.

It depends on a person whether that person wishes to learn from history or chooses to become a victim by being restricted by it. Being too attached to the past, over-smitten by the glories of ancient times, and not being ready to reinvent self can pose an obstacle to advancement. Though one must accumulate wisdom from the events of earlier times, one should not let this wisdom restrict a person from growing, for life is all about exploring, creating, and imbibing the new.

To sum up, it is vital to maintain our historical monuments, for these properties act as windows to our past, and one must continue to learn from the past for future progress. However, conserving history should not become too burdensome a