Hacia la institucionalización de la conservación del patrimonio arquitectónico en el área Maya. La Contrata de Copán

A groundbreaking agreement between the Harvard University Peabody Museum and the Honduras Government in 1891 marked a pivotal moment for Maya heritage conservation. This convention established the first long-term archaeological project in the region, setting a precedent for foreign interventions at UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Copán. The study delves into the context and implications of this contract through exhaustive documentary research, including previously unpublished data. It reveals how this legal framework reshaped archaeological research practices in the Maya area, leaving a lasting impact on heritage conservation strategies.

Matarredona Desantes, N. (2017). Hacia la institucionalización de la conservación del patrimonio arquitectónico en el área Maya. La Contrata de Copán. Restauro Archeologico, 25(1), 98–113. https://doi.org/10.13128/ra-20529