Transforming heritage-scapes: politics, visions, and local communities in Kafir Kala, Uzbekistan

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Analysis reveals how institutional politics and local community practices shape heritage landscapes.

The transformation of Kafir Kala reflects institutional heritage politics, impacting local community perspectives.
Evidence from ethnographic data highlights grassroots knowledge and practices amidst state-centric narratives.
The recognition of Kafir Kala as a UNESCO World Heritage site drives significant socio-spatial changes.
The research emphasizes the tension between official heritage narratives and community voices in shaping heritage-scapes.

Zinzani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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