Memory and Cultural Landscape at the Khami World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe

A critical analysis of the Khami World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, reveals how colonial heritage management and national narratives shape cultural landscapes, often at the expense of local community interests. The study exposes epistemic violence embedded in conservation practices, highlighting a disjuncture between official memory and lived experiences. Using archival research, traditional narratives, and firsthand archaeological experience, it constructs a biography for Khami, contrasting its fading historical significance with Great Zimbabwe's central role in national identity. This case study offers insights into heritage, identity, and landscape from an African perspective, challenging conventional approaches to cultural preservation.

Sinamai, A. (2018). Memory and Cultural Landscape at the Khami World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351022026