Imagining genocide heritage: Material modes of development and preservation in Rwanda

Rwandan genocide memorials at Nyamata and Ntarama reflect how global discourses of development and preservation are adapted to local contexts, shaping their material form. The study finds that these sites embody a blend of state-led development ideals, UNESCO authenticity standards, and the government's need for tangible evidence of genocide. Material interventions vary between sites due to differing influences, demonstrating that heritage materialization arises from dynamic interactions between international frameworks and national narratives.

Bolin, A. (2019). Imagining genocide heritage: Material modes of development and preservation in Rwanda. Journal of Material Culture, 25(2), 196–219. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359183519860881