Préserver pour transmettre et faire vivre : la Citadelle Laferrière, patrimoine de l'humanité, du roi Christophe aux Nations-Unies

La Citadelle Laferrière, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, stands as the most significant military monument in the Caribbean, both in scale and historical prominence. This study highlights its role as a unique site of memory for Haiti, the world's first Black republic, and underscores the challenges and successes of its preservation over time. Despite political instability, a collaborative effort led by local actors—including the Société haïtienne d'histoire et de géographie and Ispan—succeeded in preserving the citadel within a decade while establishing best practices for heritage transmission. The project not only secured the monument's future but also spurred similar initiatives, expanding research horizons across historical, natural, agronomic, economic, and sustainable development domains. This case demonstrates how effective patrimonial transmission can drive progressive prospects for both cultural preservation and societal development.

De Cauna, J. (2023). Préserver pour transmettre et faire vivre : la Citadelle Laferrière, patrimoine de l’humanité, du roi Christophe aux Nations-Unies. Leaves, (15), 75–91. https://doi.org/10.46608/leaves.vi15.23