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National Historic Site of Tanzania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shamiani (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Shamiani in Swahili ) is protected historic site located inside Mkoani District of Pemba South Region in Tanzania.[2] The site is home to partially excavated abandoned medieval Swahili ruins with a brief occupation period from about 14th to 16th century. [3] [4]
Location | Mkoani District, Pemba South Region, ![]() |
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Coordinates | 5°26′17.52″S 39°44′7.44″E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Material | Coral rag |
Founded | 14th century CE |
Abandoned | 16th century CE |
Cultures | Swahili |
Site notes | |
Condition | Endangered |
Ownership | Tanzanian Government |
Management | Antiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism [1] |
Architecture | |
Architectural styles | Swahili & Islamic |
Official name | Shamiani Ruins Historic Site |
Type | Cultural |
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