Monumento Marco Zero do Equador: seus diversos olhares na história da paisagem de Macapá, Amazônia Oriental brasileira

Abstract

Marco Zero is a monument located in Macap·, capital of Amap·, in Brazil. It was built to mark the exact passage of the Equator over the city and is an important local tourist attraction. It was inaugurated in 1987. This article aims to analyze the different perspectives on this important monument, seeking to provoke public authorities to provide more comprehensive accessibility to Ecuador's Marco Zero Monument for people with disabilities, pedestrians and cyclists, in order to reverse the protagonism of vehicles, as due to the monument being located on a roundabout, it ends up favoring motor vehicles. To carry out the research, the dialectical method was applied, seeking to understand and interpret the reality that permeates this monument, through a literature review and case study, for a qualitative and quantitative approach. Thus, after theoretical and practical studies, it was observed how this historical monument is still neglected by governments, as after generations the lack of accessibility indicates neglect of the monument, its structure is still inadequate and it lacks investment in the surrounding landscape and of a more touristic approach. The lack of attractions and the lack of knowledge among the population makes it obsolete in the city.