Cultural Heritage Management Practices- in the Medieval Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia——Survival of the Heritages and the Legacies it Contains

Ethiopia's cultural heritage management practices, particularly concerning the medieval Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, have been found to be ineffective in protecting historical and archaeological sites. The study highlights that local communities, through traditional custodianship systems, play a significant role in preserving these sites, yet these systems are often overlooked or not fully recognized. The research recommends adopting a framework that integrates legal pluralism into heritage legislation and cultural policies to better address the survival of these heritage sites and their legacies. This approach aims to balance formal legal structures with traditional practices, offering a more comprehensive strategy for heritage conservation.

Takele, Y. S. (2020). Cultural Heritage Management Practices- in the Medieval Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia——Survival of the Heritages and the Legacies it Contains. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 4(1), 8–20. https://doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2020.01.002