Monumental ambivalence: the politics of heritage - By Lisa Breglia (original) (raw)

The paper explores the complexities of heritage through a contextualized and spatialized lens, drawing on the case studies of Chichén Itzá and Chunchucmil in Mexico. It critiques the static view of heritage as merely an artifact, emphasizing instead its dynamic nature as shaped by various territorial practices and social memories. By examining the political and economic factors at play, including the historical role of the PRI and the conflicting claims of land usage, the work highlights the ambivalence and contested legacies of heritage in contemporary Mexican society.