Elinaza Mjema
Biographic Data
| ID | 4065231 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elinaza Mjema |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elinaza |
| FAMILY NAME | Mjema |
| SIGNATURE | MJEMA E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Dar es Salaam |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2865-997X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 26 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Colonial legacies and contested narratives: Controversies in the interpretation and management of Pangani historic town in Tanzania
Indigenous persistence and change during early colonial encounters on the Tanzanian coast: Ceramic Evidence
The inhabitants of the Tanzanian coast produced and used indigenous ceramics even as they encountered early colonialism. Though details of indigenous pottery production are less present in colonial documents, abundant potsherds exist as archaeological remains collected in colonial-indigenous settlements, mercantile outposts, forts and colonial plantations. A growing interest in the archaeology of colonial encounters in East Africa encourages expa…
Local community engagement and gazettement approach in managing and conserving Pangani historic town in Tanzania
Pangani is a historic coastal Swahili town situated at the mouth of the Pangani River, which empties its waters into the Indian ocean. Archaeologists have traced the origins of this town back to the seventh century through evidence from material cultures found in this area. Despite its historical importance and archaeological interest, Pangani faces substantial conservation and management challenges, primarily due to low awareness levels among it…
Determinants of access to marine cultural heritage assets for poverty alleviation in the coastal communities of Kilwa and Bagamoyo in Tanzania
The communities in the districts of Bagamoyo and Kilwa in Tanzania depend much on marine cultural heritage (MCH) assets for their economic well-being. This study aimed to establish factors that determined access to the MCH assets in Bagamoyo and Kilwa, and the way the communities benefited from them. Purposive sampling was used to get 161 respondents from four groups, including 24 local tour guides,76 fishermen, 22 singers-dancers and 39 crafters…
The Archaeology of Natural Disasters and Their Impacts on the Ancient East African Communities
Archaeological research on natural disasters has increased significantly since the 1970s, with archaeologists paying more attention to the potential cultural effects of natural disasters. In the 21st century, archaeological investigations of natural disasters have become more sophisticated, and researchers have produced substantial literature on the topic. In Eurasia and the Americas, archaeological studies increasingly invoke natural disasters a…
Names of Contemporary Wooden Boats of Coastal East Africa: Origins and Meanings
The coast of eastern Africa, commonly referred to as the Swahili coast, has a rich artisanal heritage of boats — both in their building and use. This iconic history is marked by the presence of various boat types that have historically been used for fishing and transporting people and cargo between coastal settlements (of eastern Africa), the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia, Comoros, Madagascar, and other distant parts of the Indian Ocean world…
The Impact of Small-Scale Development Projects on Archaeological Heritage in Africa: The Tanzanian Experience
The governments in Africa implement various development projects to improve livelihoods. The projects are both large and small scale. Large-scale projects include construction of dams, railway lines, roads, industrial complexes, expanding cities and new mines. Small-scale ones include establishing new residential houses and maintenance of roads linking administrative divisions. Both large- and small-scale projects involve land disturbance and hav…
Catastrophes and deaths along Tanzania’s Western Indian Ocean coast during the Early Swahili period, AD 900–1100
Natural disasters such as floods, tropical cyclone storms, tsunamis and earthquakes had various kinds of effects on ancient societies around the world. In Eurasia and the Americas, the number of archaeological studies of these phenomena is increasing, particularly from geoarchaeological perspectives, but in East Africa few archaeological studies have yet been undertaken of their impacts on local communities. Archaeological and palaeoclimatic reco…
Maritime Community Settlement History in Pangani Bay, Tanga Coastal Region, Tanzania
Many Zanjian settlements (eighth to thirteenth centuries AD) on Tanzania’s coast are considered to have collapsed and are not regarded as belonging to the formation of the Swahili culture of the th
Maritime Community Settlement History in Pangani Bay, Tanga Coastal Region, Tanzania
Many Zanjian settlements (eighth to thirteenth centuries AD) on Tanzania’s coast are considered to have collapsed and are not regarded as belonging to the formation of the Swahili culture of the th
The Impact of Small-Scale Development Projects on Archaeological Heritage in Africa: The Tanzanian Experience
The governments in Africa implement various development projects to improve livelihoods. The projects are both large and small scale. Large-scale projects include construction of dams, railway lines, roads, industrial complexes, expanding cities and new mines. Small-scale ones include establishing new residential houses and maintenance of roads linking administrative divisions. Both large- and small-scale projects involve land disturbance and hav…
Local community engagement and gazettement approach in managing and conserving Pangani historic town in Tanzania
Pangani is a historic coastal Swahili town situated at the mouth of the Pangani River, which empties its waters into the Indian ocean. Archaeologists have traced the origins of this town back to the seventh century through evidence from material cultures found in this area. Despite its historical importance and archaeological interest, Pangani faces substantial conservation and management challenges, primarily due to low awareness levels among it…
Catastrophes and deaths along Tanzania’s Western Indian Ocean coast during the Early Swahili period, AD 900–1100
Natural disasters such as floods, tropical cyclone storms, tsunamis and earthquakes had various kinds of effects on ancient societies around the world. In Eurasia and the Americas, the number of archaeological studies of these phenomena is increasing, particularly from geoarchaeological perspectives, but in East Africa few archaeological studies have yet been undertaken of their impacts on local communities. Archaeological and palaeoclimatic reco…
Indigenous persistence and change during early colonial encounters on the Tanzanian coast: Ceramic Evidence
The inhabitants of the Tanzanian coast produced and used indigenous ceramics even as they encountered early colonialism. Though details of indigenous pottery production are less present in colonial documents, abundant potsherds exist as archaeological remains collected in colonial-indigenous settlements, mercantile outposts, forts and colonial plantations. A growing interest in the archaeology of colonial encounters in East Africa encourages expa…
Names of Contemporary Wooden Boats of Coastal East Africa: Origins and Meanings
The coast of eastern Africa, commonly referred to as the Swahili coast, has a rich artisanal heritage of boats — both in their building and use. This iconic history is marked by the presence of various boat types that have historically been used for fishing and transporting people and cargo between coastal settlements (of eastern Africa), the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia, Comoros, Madagascar, and other distant parts of the Indian Ocean world…
Maritime Community Settlement History in Pangani Bay, Tanga Coastal Region, Tanzania
Many Zanjian settlements (eighth to thirteenth centuries AD) on Tanzania’s coast are considered to have collapsed and are not regarded as belonging to the formation of the Swahili culture of the th
The Impact of Small-Scale Development Projects on Archaeological Heritage in Africa: The Tanzanian Experience
The governments in Africa implement various development projects to improve livelihoods. The projects are both large and small scale. Large-scale projects include construction of dams, railway lines, roads, industrial complexes, expanding cities and new mines. Small-scale ones include establishing new residential houses and maintenance of roads linking administrative divisions. Both large- and small-scale projects involve land disturbance and hav…
Catastrophes and deaths along Tanzania’s Western Indian Ocean coast during the Early Swahili period, AD 900–1100
Natural disasters such as floods, tropical cyclone storms, tsunamis and earthquakes had various kinds of effects on ancient societies around the world. In Eurasia and the Americas, the number of archaeological studies of these phenomena is increasing, particularly from geoarchaeological perspectives, but in East Africa few archaeological studies have yet been undertaken of their impacts on local communities. Archaeological and palaeoclimatic reco…
The Archaeology of Natural Disasters and Their Impacts on the Ancient East African Communities
Archaeological research on natural disasters has increased significantly since the 1970s, with archaeologists paying more attention to the potential cultural effects of natural disasters. In the 21st century, archaeological investigations of natural disasters have become more sophisticated, and researchers have produced substantial literature on the topic. In Eurasia and the Americas, archaeological studies increasingly invoke natural disasters a…
Names of Contemporary Wooden Boats of Coastal East Africa: Origins and Meanings
The coast of eastern Africa, commonly referred to as the Swahili coast, has a rich artisanal heritage of boats — both in their building and use. This iconic history is marked by the presence of various boat types that have historically been used for fishing and transporting people and cargo between coastal settlements (of eastern Africa), the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia, Comoros, Madagascar, and other distant parts of the Indian Ocean world…
Local community engagement and gazettement approach in managing and conserving Pangani historic town in Tanzania
Pangani is a historic coastal Swahili town situated at the mouth of the Pangani River, which empties its waters into the Indian ocean. Archaeologists have traced the origins of this town back to the seventh century through evidence from material cultures found in this area. Despite its historical importance and archaeological interest, Pangani faces substantial conservation and management challenges, primarily due to low awareness levels among it…
Determinants of access to marine cultural heritage assets for poverty alleviation in the coastal communities of Kilwa and Bagamoyo in Tanzania
The communities in the districts of Bagamoyo and Kilwa in Tanzania depend much on marine cultural heritage (MCH) assets for their economic well-being. This study aimed to establish factors that determined access to the MCH assets in Bagamoyo and Kilwa, and the way the communities benefited from them. Purposive sampling was used to get 161 respondents from four groups, including 24 local tour guides,76 fishermen, 22 singers-dancers and 39 crafters…
Indigenous persistence and change during early colonial encounters on the Tanzanian coast: Ceramic Evidence
The inhabitants of the Tanzanian coast produced and used indigenous ceramics even as they encountered early colonialism. Though details of indigenous pottery production are less present in colonial documents, abundant potsherds exist as archaeological remains collected in colonial-indigenous settlements, mercantile outposts, forts and colonial plantations. A growing interest in the archaeology of colonial encounters in East Africa encourages expa…
Colonial legacies and contested narratives: Controversies in the interpretation and management of Pangani historic town in Tanzania
Global Maritime and Colonial Histories (9 works) · Geography (8 works) · Tanzania (8 works) · Archaeology (7 works) · African history and culture studies (4 works) · Colonialism, slavery, and trade (4 works) · Swahili (4 works) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (3 works) · Biology (3 works) · Environmental planning (3 works)