WAYS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN CONSERVATION UNITY - THE CASE OF ANCHIETA ISLAND STATE PARK.

Abstract

For 20 years without a defined usage, Anchieta Island, a historic and cultural ground (early known as a prison island) was transferred in 1977 to a protection unit giving a whole new meaning and appealing new functions to its existence. This Project have an objective to identify the arqueological and architectural remains from the ‘Cultural-Historic Areas’ present at the State Park of Anchieta Island (PEIA) giving new meaning and new ways to comprehend its past, and its majestic virgin beauty. The collection of information involved a series of cartographic, iconographic mapping through bibliographic revision, institutional research information, historic records, field observation and testimonies from early residents of the Island. Results indicates that most part of the Island’s historic knowledge-base dates back to somewhere between the 19th and 20th century bringing to light a broader view behind the social-politics shown towards the existence of the prison’s complex on the Island. The cultural vestiges found on the Field suggests an implantation of an arqueologic-historical trail with passages through the old imprisonment complex and natural scenic with breathtaking points of beauty. The insertion of a historical-arqueologic 'PEIA' farm-unit on the island requires some basic criteria to deal with and worth mentioning an in/out visitors controlled system named ‘Cultural Tourism’. Key words: Cultural Heritage. Historical Cultural Areas. Archaeologic and Architectonic Vestiges. Conservation Unit. Anchieta Island State Park.