Angola: Degradation of Monuments and Historic Sites Worries Local Residents

Caxito — The province of Bengo has twelve monuments and historic sites classified by the Ministry of Culture, most of which in an advanced state of degradation, a situation that is worrying the local society.

According to the provincial director of culture in Bengo, the list of monuments include former building of Ambriz Municipal Chamber (from XIX-XX century), Saint Joseph Church (Century XIX), Fortress, the slave house, and the Saint John Church.

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