Geoglyph Preservation in Atacama Desert Examined for Indigenous Community Futures

Alonso Barros and Gonzalo Pimentel authored an article published by ArtReview on October 18, 2019, exploring connections between geoglyph preservation in Chile's Atacama Desert and indigenous community sustainability. Their piece was created in collaboration with the Sharjah Architecture Triennial. The authors examine whether protecting these ancient desert markings can help secure the future of local indigenous populations. The article specifically focuses on the Atacama Lines, a collection of geoglyphs located in the Atacama Desert region. Barros and Pimentel investigate how conservation efforts for these archaeological features might support indigenous communities. Their analysis considers the relationship between cultural heritage preservation and community wellbeing. The article presents this exploration through the lens of architectural and cultural discourse.