Archaeology And Cultural Tourism On The North Coast Of Peru: Images From A Region In Transition

Keywords

Archaeology; Community development; Cultural heritage; Cultural tourism; Peru; Regional identity

Abstract

This photo essay explores cultural tourism on Peru's North Coast, a region primarily known for its impressive archaeological sites, such as the Royal Tombs of Sipán, Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, and Chan Chan. Focusing specifically on the impact of heritage tourism on local communities, the photo essay illustrates how archaeological discoveries have contributed to new opportunities for community empowerment and improved quality of life as well as to a changing understanding of the history and cultural heritage of the region.

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

Visual Ethnography

Volume

5

Issue

2

Number of Pages

157-179

Document Type

Editorial Material

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.12835/ve2016.2-0071

Socpus ID

85018340663 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85018340663

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