Transformaciones en la percepción del patrimonio arqueológico: la fotografía como estrategia de apropiación social en el programa World Heritage Volunteers en San Agustín, Huila

Photography emerges as a powerful tool for transforming public perception of archaeological heritage, fostering deeper social engagement and identity connection. A study conducted with volunteers from the World Heritage Volunteers program at San Agustín Archaeological Park in Colombia revealed that photography workshops shifted participants' perceptions from a merely tourist-focused view to one rooted in cultural identity. Through surveys and photographic analysis, researchers demonstrated how this artistic approach democratizes access to archaeological knowledge, enabling individuals to uncover details, construct personal narratives, and adopt active roles in heritage preservation. This finding underscores the potential of participatory methodologies to strengthen community ties and collective memory at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Jiménez Prieto, C., González-Gómez, J. C., González-Montealegre, R. A., & Reina-Parra, W. E. (2026). Transformations in the Perception of Archaeological Heritage: Photography as a Strategy for Social Appropriation in the World Heritage Volunteers Program in San Agustín, Huila. Arqueología Y Patrimonio, 6(1), 3263. https://doi.org/10.22380/26652773.3263