Unpacking Heritage and Human Rights in Peru: A View from Archaeological World Heritage Management

Conventional archaeological heritage management in Peru, centered on monument conservation, has inadvertently created landscapes of exclusion and marginalized present-day communities. A critical analysis reveals that the overprotection of pre-colonial remains, a staple of state-based policies, has delayed efforts to address the rights of local populations living near UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Chan Chan and Qhapaq Ñan. The study proposes human-rights-based approaches as an alternative framework, arguing they can foster more equitable practices within UNESCO policies by addressing tensions between different stakeholders' rights. This approach goes beyond cultural heritage debates to focus on marginalized communities, offering a tool for more inclusive and just heritage management.

Chinen, C. U. (2022). Unpacking Heritage and Human Rights in Peru: A View from Archaeological World Heritage Management. Nordic Journal of Human Rights, 41(1), 105–122. https://doi.org/10.1080/18918131.2022.2132773