These ruins constitute the continuous stone settlement ever
built in Zanzibar; and consist of dwellings, forts, and
temples.
Fukuchani Ruins: This
place has the remains of large house, which is thought to be built
in 16th Century by Swahili people. The house was built of coral
bricks. The ruins here are much more impressive and in good
condition. It is also possible from here to get clear view of
Tumbatu island (among the oldest Swahili Towns in East Africa). The
place is between Nungwi and Mkwajuni. [See
the Map]
Mvuleni Ruins:
The ruins were named Mvuleni
because of the Mvule trees, which are found in
the area. They are located near Fukuchani. The ruins resemble
each other, and it is believed they were built by
Swahili people.
Mkokotoni:
Mkokotoni is
the of place that proves that early trade between Swahili and
Chinese people took place. Chinese coins discovered in
1984 indicates that trade with China was conducted earlier
than trade with Europeans.
The Lady Khole Ruins:
In
Swahili is pronounced as "Magofu ya Bibie Khole". Magofu means
Ruins, ya means of, and Bibie is a lady. The ruins are a remnant of
a 19th century house of a daughter of Sultan Seyyid Said.
Mbweni Ruins:
This is the
remnant of St Mary's Girls School. The School was used to educate
orphans whose parents died in slave trade or girls
whose parents were freed from slave trade. Within the compound
there is a hotel (Mbweni Ruins Hotel), a beach, and
botanic gardens. The place is also suitable for bird
watching, diving and snorkeling. It is a boarding
point for trip to Chumbe Island Coral Park
Ruins in Tumbatu Island, the palace
from the early 13th century can be found and it is almost
sure that the first stone-built city of the Zanzibar
archipelago existed in Tumbatu. These ruins are those of an
ancient town that contains 40 stone houses. It was recorded
by an Arab geographer in the 13th century that the Muslim
people of Zanzibar Island were attacked and then retreated
to Tumbatu Island where the people were apparently also
Muslim
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