Heritage forfeited and forgotten: some issues with state control in Tanzania

State-controlled heritage management in Tanzania poses significant risks to cultural sites, including the Kondoa Rock-Art Sites. Research reveals institutional reluctance to protect threatened sites, delegation of responsibilities to unqualified entities, and resistance to local community initiatives, all contributing to site degradation. Four case studies illustrate these issues, urging international attention and policy review to mitigate heritage loss.

Ichumbaki, E. B., & Schmidt, P. R. (2026). Heritage forfeited and forgotten: some issues with state control in Tanzania. Antiquity, 100(413), 1437–1454. https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2026.10361