Rock art Conservation and Tourism in Iringa Region, Tanzania

A shift in research focus from Tanzania’s coastal heritage to its understudied interior reveals critical threats to non-renewable rock art sites, particularly in Iringa Region. These sites face significant natural and anthropogenic risks, necessitating urgent conservation strategies. The study proposes sustainable management approaches involving multiple stakeholders, including the Government of Tanzania, to protect these patrimonies while balancing tourism development. By addressing this research gap, the work highlights the importance of interior archaeological sites in understanding Tanzania’s cultural heritage beyond its well-documented coastal regions.

Itambu, M., & Bushozi, P. (2021). Rock art Conservation and Tourism in Iringa Region, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Sociology, 7(2), 68–92. https://doi.org/10.56279/tajoso.v7i2.67