Um lugar entre dois mundos: paisagens de Mbanza Kongo

Mbanza Kongo, once the capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, serves as both a symbol of colonial narrative and a site of ancestral identity. The study reveals that while colonial narratives framed Mbanza Kongo as a legacy of Portuguese civilizatory presence, post-independence movements challenged this, emphasizing its role in African tradition and resistance against colonialism. The research identifies key sites like Kulumbimbi, Ntotila, and Yala-Nkuwu as pivotal links between the physical city and its ideative landscape, underscoring their significance in ancestral memory and anti-colonial struggle. This dual perspective highlights Mbanza Kongo as a dynamic space for both historical reflection and future societal reconstruction.

Maximo, B. P. Um lugar entre dois mundos: paisagens de Mbanza Kongo. https://doi.org/10.11606/d.71.2017.tde-20072017-151820