Iglesias en Tierradentro: edificación, uso y sentido entre los indios páez de la Gobernación de Popayán, siglos XVII-XVIII

Colonial-era churches in Tierradentro, once part of the Province of Páez, challenge traditional narratives by revealing their enduring significance as independent chapels, distinct from Spanish-designed 'pueblos de indios.' This study demonstrates that these structures were pivotal to the social and spatial organization of the Páez Indians, redefining village congregation with deep religious and territorial implications. Through qualitative analysis of scarce archival material, the research traces their colonial origins, architectural uniqueness, and sustained use despite limited Spanish intervention. The findings highlight how the Páez adapted and reinterpreted colonial structures, embedding them into their cultural and communal identity.

Paredes Cisneros, S. (2018). Igrejas em Tierradentro: edificação, uso e sentido entre os índios páez da governação de Popayán, séculos XVII-XVIII. Revista de Estudios Sociales, (64), 55–74. https://doi.org/10.7440/res64.2018.05