Abstract

BUITRAGO RUIZ, Diego Alexander. Territories of migrants. Urban-architectural conformation in three settlement processes in Venezuela. Rev. Ciudades Estados Política [online]. 2022, vol.9, n.2, pp.97-115.  Epub Dec 27, 2023. ISSN 2462-9103.

Between 1830 and 1960, waves of migrants arrived in Venezuela, the number of which varied according to the general migration policies. The leading cause of immigration was the local need for labor to colonize and exploit unexplored agricultural territories, recently discovered oil territories, and those still making urban territories. Foreigners leaving their home countries because of conflict or poverty had the potential to fuel prosperity in those lands.

Given this panorama, this article aims to examine the urban-architectural conformation in three processes of settlement of European migrants in Venezuelan territory. For this, it was assumed that the immigrant groups carry values, memories, and knowledge that survive in the material culture of the host place. In order to characterize the territories of migrants, their footprints were investigated through a documentary review of secondary sources related to the issues of immigration policies and statistical data, distribution of fertile territory, urban and architectural projects, and the phenomenon of adaptation and cultural identity.

Keywords : material culture; immigration; migration; 20th century; agricultural territory; oil territory; urban territory.

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