Arriving at a Good Port: Urban and Historical Archaeology in Three Cities of the Colombian Caribbean

Urban and historical archaeology in Colombian Caribbean cities, including Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta, has uncovered significant data on pre-Hispanic occupations alongside reconstructing daily life since the cities' founding. These findings, primarily driven by compliance with protection regulations for cultural heritage sites, highlight the need for tailored work strategies to address the unique challenges of urban infrastructure projects in these contexts. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating archaeological research into restoration efforts to preserve and understand the layered histories of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Rivera-Sandoval, J. (2023). Arriving at a Good Port: Urban and Historical Archaeology in Three Cities of the Colombian Caribbean. International Journal of Historical Archaeology, 27(4), 984–1001. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10761-023-00697-4