City of Bulawayo unearths human remains at Kilarne...

City of Bulawayo unearths human remains at Kilarney housing site

Zim Now Writer

The City of Bulawayo has unearthed human remains at a housing development project in Killarney, sparking historical and cultural considerations alongside the ongoing construction efforts.

"It appears there was a settlement in the area some centuries ago, and human remains were encountered at various points of the development site," the City of Bulawayo said in a statement on Monday afternoon.

Officials from the Department of National Museums and Monuments, alongside the Zimbabwe Republic Police, carefully collected the remains, which were subsequently reburied at Luveve Cemetery with proper respect.

"The City of Bulawayo advises that the exhumation and reburial may continue to happen as the development work continues," the statement added, highlighting the potential for further discoveries as construction progresses.

This event seemingly underscores the rich history buried beneath Bulawayo's modern landscape. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and acknowledging the City's past while balancing progress and development needs.

Remains of 21 people have already been exhumed and reburied at the city’s Luveve Cemetery according to the latest Bulawayo City Council minutes on cemeteries and burial services.