La configuración del campo patrimonial colombiano: revisitando la conformación del Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín (1931-1939)

The establishment of Colombia's San Agustín Archaeological Park (1931–1939) marked a pivotal shift in the country's heritage conservation landscape, transitioning from fragmented legal frameworks to a structured approach centered on protecting archaeological sites as 'public utility.' This study reveals how Law 103 of 1931 formalized national identity through heritage, while exposing tensions between Bogotá’s centralized administration and local Huila realities. It also critiques the colonial intellectual practices of foreign researchers, who often excluded local knowledge in favor of extractive scientific methods. By analyzing historical records and legal texts, the research highlights the role of political elites and social capital in shaping Colombia's early heritage governance.

Amaya García, A., Romero Alfonso, O. L., & Fernández Jaimes, A. C. (2026). The Emergence of Colombia’s Cultural Heritage field: Revisiting the Development of the San Agustín Archaeological Park (1931-1939). Arqueología Y Patrimonio, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.22380/26652773.3259