Summary
A collaborative strategy plan by the Santa Maria la Antigua Catholic University (USMA) and Panama's National Directorate of Historical Heritage (DNPH) outlines actionable measures to protect and conserve the Fortifications of Portobelo and San Lorenzo, aiming to remove them from UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger list. The plan addresses structural deterioration, institutional advancements, and resource creation based on ICOMOS recommendations post-2014 advisory mission. It emphasizes understanding the forts' historical-cultural attributes to preserve their Outstanding Universal Value (OUV). Experts in monumental architectural restoration lead this initiative, leveraging international expertise to guide Panama's heritage conservation efforts.
Citation
Cid, P. (2017). Plan de Estrategias para la Protección y Conservación de los Fuertes de Portobelo y San Lorenzo. Investigación Y Pensamiento Crítico, 5(1), 41–68. https://doi.org/10.37387/ipc.v5i1.64