Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara
UNESCO Map
Description: The remains of two great East African ports admired by early European explorers are situated on two small islands near the coast. From the 13th to the 16th century, the merchants of Kilwa dealt in gold, silver, pearls, perfumes, Arabian crockery, Persian earthenware and Chinese porcelain; much of the trade in the Indian Ocean thus passed through their hands.
Date inscribed: 1981.0
Area in hectares: 0
Category specified: Cultural
State: United Republic of Tanzania
Region: Africa