Domaine royal de Mbé

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Domaine royal de Mbé is part of the Tentative list of Congo (Republic) in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

Domaine royal de Mbé is a set of sites linked to the culture and history of the Téké people, including the sites of the kingdom's ephemeral capitals, which have now become sacred forests. There are residential and ceremonial sites linked to regal power as well as the burials of certain kings, as well as places of memory. The property is associated with the living beliefs and traditions of the Téké people and illustrates their administration of the territory and their relationship with their environment.

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Full Name
Domaine royal de Mbé
Country
Congo (Republic)
Added
2008
Type
Cultural
Categories
Religious structure - Indigenous Structure - Palace
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2017 Preparatory Assistance

Preparation of the nomination file

2008 Added to Tentative List

Unesco Website: Domaine royal de Mbé

The site has 2 locations

Domaine royal de Mbé (T)
Domaine royal de Mbé: Ngabé (T)

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