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The First Cathedral on America's Pacific Coast.
Iosvany Hernández Mora1, Juan G Martín2,1, Bethany Aram3
1Department of History and Social Sciences, Universidad del Norte, Km 5 via Puerto Colombia, Barranquilla, Colombia.
Historical Archaeology
|November 1, 2021
Summary
New research confirms Panamá Viejo
Area of Science:
- Archaeology
- Colonial History
- Urban Development
Background:
- Previous interpretations suggested Panamá Viejo was founded away from its current ruins.
- The city's initial location and early development remain subjects of historical debate.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-evaluate the foundational history and urban layout of Panamá Viejo.
- To clarify the original location of the city and its first cathedral.
Main Methods:
- Interdisciplinary analysis of archaeological and historical evidence.
- Review of previously uncovered data and new excavations (2018).
Main Results:
- Panamá Viejo remained on its original main plaza from founding (c. 1519) until its destruction (1671).
- The first cathedral was located south of the main plaza, relocating after 1541.
- Excavations confirmed the original cathedral's proximity (50m) to visible ruins.
Conclusions:
- Dispels the myth of Panamá Viejo's relocation.
- Establishes the fixed original site of the city and its first cathedral.
- Provides insight into early colonial urban planning and historical misinterpretations.
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