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A portal to an ancient, invisible realm reopens in Uganda

The reopening follows a painstaking restoration that preserved traditional craftsmanship and UNESCO heritage status after a 2010 fire destroyed the main structure.

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By Griffin Shea, CNN Kampala (CNN) — Walking through the compound that houses the Kasubi Tombs, the main path leads to what should be an entrance. But it ends at one of the layers of thatch covering the 25-foot structure known as Muzibu Azala Mpanga. It looks like a giant basket turned upside down. If it weren’t for the rows of shoes laid neatly outside, you’d never know there was a way in. Brush aside the long-dried spear grass, and you’re in a…

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By Griffin Shea, CNN. As you walk through the grounds of the Kasubi Tombs, the main path leads to what should be an entrance. However, it ends right at one of the layers of thatch covering the 7.6-meter-tall structure known as Muzibu Azala Mpanga. Its appearance is reminiscent of a giant inverted basket. Were it not for the neatly arranged rows of shoes outside, no one would suspect that there is a way inside. Parting the long, dry grass, you en…

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KRDO broke the news in Colorado Springs, United States on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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