World Heritage Site: Sewell Mining Town
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE6A111F49DD
Summary
Sewell, a Chilean mining town, stands out for its unique organizational settlement and rich cultural heritage. This study highlights the significance of Sewell's history and intangible cultural assets as part of Chile's national heritage, aiming to strengthen its candidacy for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. The research employs a comprehensive approach to rescue and showcase the town's historical narrative, architectural patterns, and socio-cultural dynamics, emphasizing their universal value. By integrating archival analysis with ethnographic methods, the study underscores Sewell's role as a living testament to early 20th-century industrial society, blending labor history with urban planning innovations.
Citation
Solminihac I., E. d. (2010). Sewell, historia y cultura en un asentamiento humano organizacional. Revista de Urbanismo, 0(8). https://doi.org/10.5354/0717-5051.2003.5067
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