A Arqueologia como instrumento de preservação do patrimônio arquitetônico : a "restauração do quarteirão dos trapiches" de Laranjeiras-SE

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate and to demonstrate the interface of archaeology in restoration interventions in the preexisting architectural heritage. In this context, the restoration of the “Quarteirão dos Trapiches” or Trapiches Block, a current university campus of the Federal University of Sergipe, carried out by the Programa Monumenta in the city of Laranjeiras/Se will be examined. The interaction between archaeology and restoration started in Brasil in the 1960’s with the beginning of Historic Archaeology research, and in the international context, since the first half of the 20th century through the recommendations of the international heritage charters, which followed international meetings of experts in cultural conservation and restoration. The main research aims are: 1) to identify the fundamental aspects of the restoration theories and their interface with the archaeological research; 2) To investigate the archaeological praxis in the preexisting architectural heritage and its contribution for the restoration project; and 3), to reveal institutional aspects which settle postures and practices referred to archaeology and for the preservation of the architectural heritage.