Memories of a past in ruins: Archaeology, Museum in situ and Heritage Education

Authors

  • Janaina Cardoso de Mello
  • Cristina de Almeida Valença Cunha Barroso

Keywords:

Archaeology, Museum, Populations, Heritage

Abstract

The musealisation in situ during the archaeological excavations search inflict the least damage to the environment, conserving cultural heritage in its original location, under the observation and participation of the population whose memories are living in socialization research and applied methodologies. The musealisation in situ enables communication of knowledge, the social use of the territory, its conservation and responsible tourism. In addition to a heritage education “top down”, cultural exchange from impressions, reactions, concerns, questions, notes and interaction of the population with the work of archaeologists offer dynamism and plural reconstruct to the academic activity.

Author Biographies

  • Janaina Cardoso de Mello
    Doutora em Letras – PUC/RJ, professora de Literatura Brasileira do ISAT – Instituto Superior Anísio Teixeira e da SEE – Secretaria Estadual de Educação/RJ.
  • Cristina de Almeida Valença Cunha Barroso
    Doutora em Educação (UFBA); Professora Adjunta do Núcleo de Museologia da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS).

Published

27-02-2012