Traditional Conservation Practices in Africa

Kasubi Tomb in Kampala Uganda

This book, which was published by ICCROM (International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property), covers instances of immovable Cultural Heritage Conservation in different countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. It showcases conservation skills that have been developed across centuries by Africans while highlighting the need for professionals to integrate these types of context-specific practices when developing future conservation strategies that are culturally responsible.