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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Djenné, in modern day Mali, is exalted as an enduring wonder of the ancient African world by archaeologists, anthropologists, state officials, architects and travel writers. In this revealing study, the author critically examines how the politics of heritage management, conservation, and authenticity play essential roles in the construction of Djenné's past and its appropriation for contemporary purposes. Despite its great renown, the majority of local residents remain desperately poor. And while most are proud of their cultural heritage, they are often t

Cultural property --- World Heritage areas --- Biens culturels --- Sites du patrimoine mondial --- Conservation and restoration --- Conservation et restauration --- Djenné (Mali) --- History. --- Buildings, structures, etc. --- Social conditions --- Histoire --- Constructions --- Conditions sociales --- Sociology of culture --- architectural heritage --- Conservation. Restoration --- heritage management --- History of civilization --- World Heritage Sites --- Djenné --- Cultural heritage --- Cultural patrimony --- Cultural resources --- Heritage property --- National heritage --- National patrimony --- National treasure --- Patrimony, Cultural --- Treasure, National --- Property --- World Heritage sites --- Historic sites --- Natural areas --- Djénné, Mali --- Jenné (Mali) --- Social conditions.