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Exploring Archaeological Sites and the Transformative Power of Local Practices of Heritage in the Caribbean: A Haitian Case

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Jean, Joseph Sony·2024·International Journal of Historical Archaeology
DOI 10.1007/s10761-023-00719-1
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This article combines ethnographic and anthropological research with archaeology to explore the significance of archaeological sites as historical elements and their continuous reinterpretation in Haiti. By examining the connection of people with traces of colonial plantations, caves, and Indigenous rock art, this study contextualizes archaeology and heritage within the current social context. The research reveals archaeological sites are characterized by contemporary traces of uses by individuals today. These traces are associated with stories tied to renegotiations of meaning to places, and their contestation, construction of belonging, and memories are among the elements that make sense of heritage-making. The study emphasizes the importance of place meaning and heritage, offering valuable perspectives for future archaeological investigations and contributing to broader discourses on material history in the Caribbean.

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Authors
Jean, J. S.
Affiliations
Leiden University (NL)
Corresponding author
Jean, Joseph Sony
ORCID
Jean, Joseph Sony
Venue
International Journal of Historical Archaeology
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2024-01-16
Volume
28
Issue
2
Pages
500-524
ISSN
  • 1092-7697 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-7748
DOI
10.1007/s10761-023-00719-1
OpenAlex
W4390916024
Cited by
5
References
91
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 2
FWCI
4.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • International Journal of Historical Archaeology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • KNAW research portal (Royal Academy of Art and Sciences (KNAW)) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • KNAW Research Portal (The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
  • NWO-Veni project (VI.Veni.211F.084)
  • Fonds de la recherche scientifique (Fonds de la recherche scientifique (FNRS))
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Archeology › Cultural Identity and Heritage
  • Social Sciences › Cultural Studies › Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Keywords
archaeological site, patrimonialization, colonial plantations, caves, Indigenous rock art, place meaning, sense of belonging, memory, material history, Caribbean archaeology, Haiti, historical reinterpretation

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