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Mbuamaji
Mbuamaji Site exhibits archaeological, historical and cultural heritage potentials and was Nationally gazetted by the Tanzania GN No. 5 of 27th December 1960. Early studies conducted at Mbuamaji site the site only mentioned and documented few ancient…
Chongoleani Wall Enclosure
The Wall enclosure in Chongoleani has located 25 km from the north of Tanga Municipality. The wall enclosure's NE facing and NW wall measure 297.41m and 247.79m, respectively. the wall facing SW and SE measured about 188.9 97m and 104.96m,…
Tongoni Ruins
The Tongoni Ruins are found About 20km south of Tanga and just off the coastal road, They include the crumbling remains of a mosque and about 20 overgrown Shirazi pillar-style tombs, the largest collection of such tombs on the East African coast. The…
Mikindani Old Town Conservation Area
Mikindani is the most fascinating old town in southern Tanzania with winding streets and interesting blend of thatched mud houses and coral stones influenced by both Swahili and foreign architectures. Mikindani was the home for traders dating back to…
Kaole ruins Bagamoyo
Kaole ruins is located about five (5) kilometers South East of Bagamoyo. The ruins, once a prosperous Arab town holds the remains of the first settlement of the Arab foreigners in Bagamoyo. Some of the structures at the site includes house ruins,…