Estratégias de conservação do patrimônio histórico-cultural no município de Inhambane: caso do meio urbano

Abstract

Strategies for the conservation of historical and cultural heritage play an essential role in ensuring the preservation of local identity and the strengthening of communities. In the historical and cultural heritage located in the urban areas of the Municipality of Inhambane, these strategies are crucial to prevent the abandonment, degradation, and loss of historical and cultural assets that form the basis of collective memory and cultural tourism. This work aims to analyze the conservation strategies of historical and cultural heritage in the urban area of ​​the Municipality of Inhambane. The choice of the theme is justified by the need to analyze the current panorama of heritage conservation in the Municipality of Inhambane, by the need to highlight the role of municipal institutions in the conservation and protection of historical and cultural heritage, as well as proposing solutions adapted to the local reality. Regarding the methodology, the research is classified as applied in nature; as qualitative in approach; as exploratory and descriptive in objectives; as to technical procedures such as case study, bibliographic research and documentary research; obeying the phases of planning and preparation; identification of the universe and delimitation of the sample; bibliographic and documentary review; data collection through interview and direct observation techniques; data processing and analysis; and communication of results. Regarding the results, it was concluded that the conservation strategies adopted focus on fundamental corrective interventions, which are: listing; inventory; cataloging; restoration; and rehabilitation. The research also showed that the urban environment of the Municipality of Inhambane harbors tangible and intangible heritage. However, it was also evident that the municipal authorities face challenges in implementing strategies for the conservation of heritage.