Imaginary Maps and Urban Memory: Elements for the Study of Territorial Identity.

This study analyzes 13 maps of the imaginary of Mexico City throughout a period of five centuries in the history of the metropolis, in order to understand both the urban memory and the imaginaries that sustain the current representations that this great city inspires in today's residents. In the antique maps shown, the prevailing urban imaginary can be observed in each period from the 16th to the 20th century. In spite of the city's transformations and its representations, there are elements that help recreate the urban memory (mythical, social, architectural) that sustains its territorial identity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]