Publications
On Being Maya and Getting By: Heritage Politics and Community Development in the Yucatán
Tourism in Ek’ Balam, Yucatán, has transformed the community by creating jobs and revaluing Mayan culture, but it also perpetuates economic inequality and performative commodification of indigeneity. The study reveals that while community-based tourism (CBT) projects have provided some agency to the Maya people, they remain largely as props for the industry, with authenticity being a contested and exhausting performance. The research explores how neoliberal policies, such as land privatization post-NAFTA, have accelerated this transformation, leading to economic dependence on tourism while also creating social fissures within the community.
Digitalización 3D automática con láser escáner, fotogrametría y videogrametría. El caso práctico del Templo de Diana (Mérida).
Automated 3D digitalization techniques, including laser scanning, photogrammetry, and videogrammetry, have emerged as efficient and rapid methods for documenting complex heritage sites. This study demonstrates their application at the Temple of Diana in Mérida, Spain—a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993—showcasing how these non-contact techniques can streamline documentation while preserving historical data with precision. The research highlights the adaptability of these methods to diverse applications, offering a scalable solution for heritage conservation that balances speed and accuracy.
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