Kasubi Tombs, Kampala, Uganda, Africa (1882)

Artist/Designer: Buganda Kingdom

Project Location: Kampala, Uganda

Figure 1: Detail from the roof ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Egui_ )

Figure 2: Interior ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Egui_ )

Figure 3 ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Diego Tirira )

Figure 4: Interior ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Lazare Eloundou Assomo )

Figure 5: Exterior ( Source | Accessed : August 4, 2023 | Photographer: Lazare Eloundou Assomo )

Style/Period(s):
Baganda

Primary Material(s):
Wood, Plants

Function(s):
Religious Building, Cemetery/Tomb

Related Website(s):

UNESCO Site | Accessed : August 4, 2023

Significant Date(s):
13th Century, 1880-1889, 1882

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Additional Information:
The site has held spiritual importance to the Buganda Kingdom for centuries because it is where links to the spiritual world exist.

Project Description:
The main tomb building is circular and made from wooden poles, spear grass, wattle, and reeds. It showcases a style of Buganda architecture that has been around since the 13th century.

Building Address:
Masiro Rd, Kampala, Uganda

Supporting Designers/Staff:

Significant Dates:
13th century - First structure built
1882 - Current structure built
1884 - Became a tomb

Associated Projects:

Tags:
Baganda, Tombs, Religious, Kampala, Uganda, Africa

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