Conservation of the Ruins of Kua, a Medieval Swahili Town in Tanzania
This project involves site documentation, conservation, and the development of a management plan in consultation with the local community.
Encroachment and other threats are taking their toll on the ancient site of Kua, once one of the largest Swahili towns on the East African coast. [Photo credit: Project organizer]
Project Details
Location: Tanzania, Eastern Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
World Monuments Fund
Funder(s):
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Funding received: $150,000 (USD)
Commencement Date: 09/2017
Project Status: Completed
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