National Monuments of Zimbabwe explained

The National Monuments of Zimbabwe are protected and promoted in accordance with the National Museums and Monuments Act 1972.[1] [2] This law replaced the colonial-era Monuments and Relics Act 1936, which in turn replaced the 1902 Ancient Monuments Protection Ordinance and 1912 Bushmen Relics Ordinance.[3] The National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) is the body responsible for maintaining the Archaeological Survey, the national inventory of monuments and sites.[4] In April 2000 there were approximately 14,000 entries on the Archaeological Survey, of which 118 were National Monuments (including natural, cultural, and mixed sites).[4] 79 National Monuments had been declared under the old system by 1954.[3] By 1980, the register had grown to over 3,000 sites and 169 declared monuments.[3]

National Monuments

The National Monuments register includes the following sites:[3]

Site LocationDateCommentsCoordinatesImage
11-15th centuries -20.2731°N 30.9343°W
15-17th centuries -20.1583°N 28.3767°W
Domboshawa Cave
17-18th centuries -18.1333°N 70°W
1981
Mashonaland West Provincial Heroes' Acre-17.357°N 30.274°W
-20.55°N 28.5081°W
25 May 2021 Monument

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legal frameworks for the protection of immovable cultural heritage in Africa . . 8 May 2012 . 5, 18–21.
  2. Web site: National Museums and Monuments Act . www.law.co.zw . 8 May 2012.
  3. Web site: Legal frameworks for the protection of immovable cultural heritage in Africa . . 8 May 2012 . 42–45.
  4. Web site: Zimbabwe . . 8 May 2012.