Résumé en anglais
Because of many partitioning, inhumane and self-destructive elements of the technologically directed civilization of this century the aim of this paper is to serve the unifying, humane and creative elements in the development of civilization. By comparing the definitions of culture and civilization and by defining a historic monument, the author emphasizes the common values. He stresses the complexity of the preservation of the cultural heritage and the equality of different national cultures.