Iconic Uganda tombs no longer on Unesco's 'endangered heritage' list


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Traditional artisans fixing the circular rings on the ceiling of one of the Kasubi Royal Tombs. The World Heritage Committee is removing the tombs from its list of 'World Heritage in Danger'. — AFP

United Nations cultural agency Unesco announced earlier this week that it was removing the fire-damaged tombs of royal leaders in Uganda from its endangered heritage list, voicing satisfaction with restoration efforts.

The decision on the Tombs of Buganda Kings was passed by the World Heritage Committee at a meeting in the Saudi capital Riyadh from Sept 10-25.

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