From Old to New: An Action-Oriented Integrated Heritage Management Planning Framework of the Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania

A new, action-oriented framework for managing the Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania, shifts heritage management from static, bureaucratic plans to dynamic, adaptive tools. This approach integrates local knowledge, identity, and place attachment, moving away from the top-down Authorised Heritage Discourse (AHD) that previously prioritized compliance over community engagement. By balancing stakeholder interests and addressing the site's layered cultural and natural significance, this framework offers a more sustainable path for conservation, ensuring it reflects community needs while meeting international heritage standards.

Mabie, Z. S., & Chami, M. F. (2026). From Old to New: An Action-Oriented Integrated Heritage Management Planning Framework of the Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania. Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/13505033.2026.2663177