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The German Court was built during German rule to maintain social order. It continued to serve the same purpose during British administration as well as post independence upto date.

The Von Wissman Tower of Bagamoyo with 26.9 Square meter, was erected by Major Von Wissmann, a German East African Commander in 1889. It was a strategic point to control Slavery and Slave trade from the interior of Tanganyika. This was an…

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…

Aerial view of the remaining part of the Winde Complex

This is 19th century building one the central coast of Tanzania and it is associated with ivory and slave trade. During the 19th century ivory and slave trade became illegal and major exit points such as Bagamoyo were highly monitored. However, still…