Catálogo virtual de los bienes patrimoniales del Museo Arqueológico “Paquita de Jaramillo” de la C.C.E.CH.

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to create a virtual catalogue for the archaeological museum "Paquita de Jaramillo" of the Ecuadorian cultural center “Benjamin Carrión” centered in Chimborazo province, with the aim of disseminating, conserving, protecting and safeguarding heritage assets, thus extending their useful life. The problems of the museum were analyzed and the lack of digital information was determined, orienting the search for historical information through physical and digital means. By means of observation techniques and a photographic record, the 230 pieces on display were documented, determining their style, color and most representative features that were used in the creation of identifiers and the layout of the catalog. It was decided to separate the 14 cultures by selected colors and identifiers, following the method called: software process models to the development of hypermedia applications. These proposals were validated by means of a navigability test, acquiring 100% acceptance. It is concluded that this proposal will help the collectivity in its socio-cultural development, integral knowledge in time and space. Finally, it is recommended that the Institution publish the catalogue on its platform to give added value to the service.