Understanding Cultural Landscape at Great Zimbabwe - by Ashton Sinamai (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Using Karanga/Kalanga concepts of cosmology and philosophy as well as local narratives, this book provides new perspectives on the cultural landscape of Great Zimbabwe and contributes to the reformation of the practice, interpretation, and construction of archaeological narratives in Africa"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Using Karanga/Kalanga concepts of cosmology and philosophy as well as local narratives, this book provides new perspectives on the cultural landscape of Great Zimbabwe and contributes to the reformation of the practice, interpretation, and construction of archaeological narratives in Africa.

Review Quotes

A refreshing exploration of the Great Zimbabwe cultural landscape written by Ashton Sinamai, who not only grew up in the area but also wears critical lenses to reflect on disciplinary practice. A beautiful story.

Ashton Sinamai reinterprets Great Zimbabwe through local knowledge, listening to voices that conventional academic studies have often silenced. This book makes a vital contribution to the decolonization of archaeology and heritage studies. Through an exploration of local communities and their relations with the living, remembering landscape, Sinamai confronts colonial #39;pith helmet archaeology#39; with African understandings of Africarsquo;s own heritage.

About the Author

Ashton Sinamai is honorary associate at La Trobe University.