Wamala Tomb
The sacred burial shrines of kabaka Suuna II were built in 1856. Suuna was a powerful and despotic ruler, with a fiercesome reputation for punishment. His death, around 1856, heralded a golden age by bringing Kabaka Mutesa I to the throne, generally regarded as the greatest Kabaka of his time. Suuna was the son of kabaka Kamanya and was the first kabaka to receive Arab traders.
Suuna II (1836-1856) who had 148 wives and 218 children was the last King to be buried in his own Palace and the last to have his jaw bone removed after death.
Location:
These spectacular tombs are situated on the crest of low hill in Nabweru Sub County, Wakiso district.
How to get there:
When coming from Kampala, drive 13 Kilometers along the Kampala-Hoima Road through Nansana Town to Nansana Trading Center. Turn right at Nansana Trading Center onto a dirt road that goes to the tombs, 1.5 Kilometers away. The trip is approximately 30 minutes from Kampala.
Attractions:
The Tombs are housed in an attractive, traditional thatched domed building. Get to know about Ssekabaka Mutesa I, the 29th king of Buganda Kingdom and Ssekabaka Suunaƒ?Ts history that intrigues many visitors who visit the tombs.
Inside Kabakasƒ?T Tombs are ancient spears and shields surrounding the central platform and a backcloth screen which hides the mythical eternal forest where he journeyed for everlasting life.
The tombs are still used for ritual ceremonies, sometimes involving the dead Kingƒ?Ts preserved umbilical cord (his ƒ?~twinsƒ?T), his jawbone and other magical objects.
Inside Kabakasƒ?T tombs, visitors make offerings to the dead Kings and other tombsƒ?T spirits.
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