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The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi constitute a site embracing almost 30 ha of hillside within Kampala district. Most of the site is agricultural, farmed by traditional methods. At its core on the hilltop is the former palace of the Kabakas of Buganda, built in 1882 and converted into the royal burial ground in 1884.
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Mutesa 1 (1835 to 1884). Muteesa 1 was born in 1835 and ascended to the throne in 1856. He was Buganda’s 35th Kabaka and the first to be interred in the Kasubi tombs.Basamula Mwanga II (1867 –1903): Mutesa’s son Mwanga succeeded him following his death in 1884. He was the last King to reign over a truly autonomous Buganda. Mwanga was assassinated on an island i...Kabaka Daudi Chwa II (1896 – 1939): When Mwanga died in 1897, his one-year-old son Daudi Chwa took over as Kabaka. Until he reached the age of 18, Chwa was assisted by Christian regents. His reign...Muteesa II, Fredrick Walugembe (1924 – 1969): He succeeded his father Daudi Chwa who died in 1939.The Kasubi tombs are one of Kampala’s most popular tourist attractions. The journey to the Kasubi Tombs site from Kampala’s city centre takes approximately 15 minutes if there is no traffic. To reach the tombs, proceed through the main gate of Makerere Universityand then join the road to Nakulabye. After the Nakulabye roundabout, continue straight ...
The Kasubi tomb is Kampala’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from the burial ceremonies of royal members of the family, several traditional ceremonies are held throughout the year. Among the ceremonies is one for the new moon’s arrival. Certain more spiritual ceremonies, such as consulting mediums, are conducted in secret (away from the pres...
As previously stated, the Kasubi tomb faces funding constraints, but this may be entirely due to the way it is managed. The Buganda Kingdom desires complete control over tombs and their contents. Within Buganda, there is strife over who should have control of the tombs. Traditionalists want to preserve ancient rituals, while more progressive royals...
The Royal Tombs at Kasubi are defined by three core areas: Bujjabukula, the historic gatehouse at the entrance to the site; Olugya, the main courtyard; and Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the former palace and current royal tomb which enshrines the last four Buganda kings.
Mar 25, 2010 · Discover Kasubi Tombs Ruins in Kampala, Uganda: The burial ground of four Buganda monarchs was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire.
Kasubi Tombs, is a huge thatched structure housing the mausoleums of the four former kings of Buganda kingdom locally known as Muzibu Azaala Mpanga. It is an architectural masterpiece and a historical icon inscribed on UNESCO world heritage list.
The physical features of the kasubi Tombs only represent a slight fraction of the traditional life there. The rich intangible heritage of the site is crucially important to the continuity of its heritage value. The tombs and the entire site environment carry strong spiritual and social significance.
UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, Mr. Ernesto Ottone R., joined the Buganda Kingdom and local communities in mourning the serious destruction of one of the sacred houses (Abalongo) at the Tombs of Buganda Kings of Kasubi, following a devastating fire which took place on 5 June, in Uganda, a property inscribed on the World Heritage ...
