Where the spirits dwell: the Tombs of Buganda Kings in Uganda

Ugandan architect Jonathan Nsubuga participated in the reconstruction of the Tombs of Buganda Kings after a devastating fire in 2010. The sacred site in central Uganda is built entirely from traditional materials. In addition to the architectural and technological challenges, the immaterial dimension of this site devoted to communication with spirits was a key consideration.

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Journal: The UNESCO courier
Published: 2025-11-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/22202293-2025-4-5
Primary Topic: Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
Type: article
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Where the spirits dwell: the Tombs of Buganda Kings in Uganda

Nov 12, 2025

The UNESCO courier

Global Maritime and Colonial Histories

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Where the spirits dwell: the Tombs of Buganda Kings in Uganda

November 12, 2025article en

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