NMT Director General Dr Noel Lwoga said this in Dar es Salaam over the weekend during an interview at a one-day workshop that involved antiques stakeholders.

The forum aimed to define various plans and strategies for the conservation and development of the archaeological sites of Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the stakeholders of the NMT, in order to find the best way to resolve the conflicts that arise in the archaeological sites of Dar es Salaam and achieve a common understanding of the importance of preserving, developing, promoting tourism in Dar es Salaam, as well as highlighting the opportunities available in archaeological sites.

It also aimed to provide a platform for stakeholders to create a working group for the management, promotion and development of archaeological tourism in Dar es Salaam.

Dr Luoga said that NMT will prepare and implement 50 specific heritage management plans, including Dar es Salaam, promoting and establishing 25 museums and records, as well as developing and conducting 240 community outreach and cultural tourism programs.

He added: “We will also encourage conservation actors and 50 local governments to participate in conservation, sustainable use of archeology, by organizing 50 concerts for the expansion of archaeological tourism products, including Dar es Salaam, and attracting visitors to extend their stay in the country.

He added that the National Museum also plans to establish and manage national, regional and international partnerships in the fields of conservation, research, exhibitions and programs.

“We will also identify projects in the field of archeology, including those in Dar es Salaam, seek resources and encourage stakeholders to invest in such projects,” he said.

According to him, the National Museum plans to continue encouraging various people to visit archaeological sites by developing a marketing plan by publishing leaflets, writing oral articles and organizing programs through the media.

He said the main objective of the dissemination campaign was to attract tourists to visit places of archaeological interest, provide education to the community and encourage citizens to invest in these areas.