The Tombs of Buganda Kings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uganda, serve as the burial ground for four kabakas (kings) of the Buganda Kingdom, highlighting their spiritual and political significance to the Ganda people. Constructed in 1882 as a palace before being transformed into a royal cemetery in 1884, the site features the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, a remarkable circular structure with a thatched dome, showcasing traditional Buganda architecture using organic materials like wood and reeds. Recognized in 2001 for its cultural value, it embodies the living traditions, beliefs, and identity of the Baganda, despite challenges from fires in 2010 and 2020, with successful reconstruction completed in 2023.

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