ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings

THE VENICE CHARTER AND CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE IN TANZANIA; IS IT HELPFUL?

Published in 11/04/2025 - ISBN: 978-65-272-1284-3

Paper Title

THE VENICE CHARTER AND CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE IN TANZANIA; IS IT HELPFUL?

Authors

Zuhura Mtenguzi

Modality

Abstract

Subject area

4. Contemporary Challenges in Heritage Discourse - A critical examination of the state of the art in heritage discussions, considering the evolving perspectives and challenges that have emerged since the inception of the Venice Charter. Examining the relevance of the Venice Charter in the current context, with a focus on challenges posed by the Western divide between nature and culture, the growing importance of metropolises, social inequities, the environmental impact of human activities, disasters and conflicts, among others.

Publishing Date

11/04/2025

Country of Publishing

Brazil | Brasil

Language of Publishing

Inglês

Paper Page

https://www.even3.com.br/anais/icomos-scientific-symposium-2024-439820/810842-the-venice-charter-and-conservation-of-cultural-heritage-in-tanzania-is-it-helpful

ISBN

978-65-272-1284-3

Keywords

Management, Conservation, legislations, Traditional know how

Summary

Contemporary management and conservation of cultural heritage in Tanzania were introduced as part of the colonial package. Initially, the focus was only on preserving colonial monuments and sites, which not only undermined the traditional conservation system but also stripped the indigenous people's ways of doing things. This situation was attributed to the imposition of Western conservation ideas drawn from Athens and Venice Charters’ guidelines for African heritage conservation. Consequently, implementing those guidelines has led to neglecting the local communities as the primary stakeholders while shrugging off traditional knowledge's most relevant values and perceptions. This paper primarily focuses on the guidelines and conservation principles outlined in the Venice Charter of 1964 and their relevance to the current Tanzanian cultural heritage practices. It also examines how helpful it is and what is missing from the charter that affects the conservation practices of Tanzania's heritage.

Title of the Event: ICOMOS SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM 2024
City of the Event: Ouro Preto
Title of the Proceedings of the event: ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings
Name of the Publisher: Even3
Means of Dissemination: Meio Digital

How to cite

MTENGUZI, Zuhura. THE VENICE CHARTER AND CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE IN TANZANIA; IS IT HELPFUL?.. In: ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings. Anais...Ouro Preto(MG) Convention Center / UFOP/ UFMG Campus, 2024. Available in: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/icomos-scientific-symposium-2024-439820/810842-THE-VENICE-CHARTER-AND-CONSERVATION-OF-CULTURAL-HERITAGE-IN-TANZANIA-IS-IT-HELPFUL. Access in: 31/08/2025

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