Sacredness of Cultural Site: A Case Study of Rambakurimwa Landscape

Author

Makaza, Chivimbisochashe T

Title

Sacredness of Cultural Site: A Case Study of Rambakurimwa Landscape

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the sacredness of cultural sites a case study of
Rambakurimwa landscape. The objectives of the study were to examine the views of the local
traditional believers about the sacredness of the cultural landscape and compare them with
contemporary player such as Christian /religious group .To describe the benchmarks, the local
people employ in describing the sacredness of the Rambakurimwa landscape. To inquire if the
Christian Churches use Rambakurimwa cultural site as a form of a shrine or a platform for
landscape for Church their outdoor prayers. To explore the relevance of the landscape to the
community today and in the history of the community. The study was carried was carried out in
Domboshava at Rambakurimwa landscape. The study used a qualitative methodology and utilized
a case study as a research design. Interviews and focus group discussions were used as data
collection methods. The response shows that Rambakurimwa is a sacred place. The research
recommend that .The landscape requires monitoring and management in terms of preserving the
forest.

Date

2023

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Sacredness

Cultural Site

Rambakurimwa Landscape

Supervisor

Doctor Runzonza