Africa’s Cultural Landmarks is a series produced by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in collaboration with World Monuments Fund and directed by Sosena Solomon.

Let's journey through the sun-kissed shores of Tanzania to uncover the tales of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara—two ancient towns that once thrummed with the heartbeat of global trade and cultural fusion.

In the heart of southeastern Zimbabwe, nestled amidst rolling hills and savannahs, lie the majestic ruins of Great Zimbabwe—a city of stone that once pulsed with life, commerce, and culture.

In the heart of southwestern Nigeria, near the vibrant city of Òṣogbo, lies a verdant sanctuary where the earthly and the ethereal intertwine—the Ọṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove. Spanning 75 hectares of pristine forest, this sacred haven is the last of its kind,...

In the verdant heart of Uganda, where tradition whispers through the rustling grass and history lingers in the air, stand two monumental testaments to the enduring legacy of the Buganda Kingdom: the Tombs of Wamala and Kasubi.