Abstract

TABOADA, Constanza. Discussion about archaeology and the constitution of identities in Santiago del Estero. Trab. soc. [online]. 2013, n.21, pp.347-361. ISSN 1514-6871.

This paper shows various aspects which relate archaeology and identity. Our aim is to point at the possibilities and limits of archaeology in the constitution of identities and its uses as well as to show our point of view. As an introduction we propose a historical review of the main theoretical and methodic questions that this discipline has originated so as to relate them with the discussion about the impact of Santiago del Estero archaeological research on the constitution of identities. Firstly, we analyze the Wagner brother's works and theories and then compare them with our own interpretation about some relationships and the cultural identity contribution that archaeology research can provide.

Keywords : Archaeology; Identity; Santiago del Estero; Wagner brothers; Patrimony; Archaeological cultures.