Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 8 Social Studies | Strand 4.0 Natural and Historic Built Environments | Sub-Strand 4.4 Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa (8 lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:

• Locate selected historical sites and monuments in Africa
• Examine the importance of historical sites and monuments for preservation of cultural heritage
• Explore ways of conserving historical sites and monuments in Africa
• Apply ways of conserving cultural heritage in the community

Summary

Africa holds historical sites spanning thousands of years and many different stories — from ancient pyramids to coastal trading forts to more recent sites of political history. Locating these sites, understanding their importance, and learning how they are conserved connects the study of history to the physical places where it actually happened.