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Pemba Island is a large coral island off the coast of Tanzania. Inhabited by Bantu settlers from the Tanga coast since 600 AD, the island has a rich trading, agricultural, and religious history that has contributed to the studies of the Swahili Coast trade throughout the Indian Ocean.
Pujini Ruins (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Pujini in Swahili) is a Medieval historic site next to the village of Pujini located in Chake Chake District of Pemba South Region. [2] There used to be a fortified palace at the site, only ruins of the walls remain. The palace is believed to have been of Mkame Mdume.
Mwangi - is a small islet close to Mtambwe on the main island of Pemba. Panza - is the southernmost island in Pemba and in fact is a series of islets but a bridge connects the two main parts of Mtondooni and Panza proper. Its topography is coral on the Panza side and deep soil on the Mtondooni part. Its inhabitants do farming and fishing.
Buildings of architectural and historic interest. The Great Barbican Estate; Tamarind Lodge; Old Hanover Gaol/Old Police Barracks, Lucea; Tryall Great House, and Ruins of Sugar Works; Forts and naval and military monuments. Fort Charlotte, Lucea; Historic sites. Blenheim – Birthplace of National Hero – The Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante
Mtambwe Kuu or Mtambwe Mkuu (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Mtambwe Mkuu in Swahili) is a Medieval Swahili historic site located in Chake Chake District of Pemba North Region.A town wall, a mosque, tombs, and residences are among the several stone constructions at the Mtambwe Mkuu site in northwest Pemba.
Chambani (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Chambani in Swahili) is a historic site and village located in Mkoani District of Pemba South Region. [2] Its one of several National Historic sites on the island of Pemba.
Mkama Ndume Ruins (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Mkama Ndume in Swahili) was a medieval Swahili settlement palace ruins located in Chake Chake District of Pemba South Region that was abandoned in the 16th Century prior to Portuguese arrival and is known for its fortification. [2] The site is located 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the town of Chake-Chake. [3]
Tumbe (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Tumbe in Swahili) is an early Medieval Swahili historic site next to the village of Tumbe located in Micheweni District of Pemba North Region. Between 600 and 1000 AD, the city of Tumbe served as the island's primary location. There is sufficient evidence that this city served as a major commerce hub for the ...
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