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Friday, July 20, 2012

Kilwa Kisiwani


the old water well, built over 600 years ago. Now the only fresh water source

The Mosque which was used by the Sultan's fanily. It is a perfect sight for historians and tourists, too!

the old Portuguese's fort on rehabilitation. It overlooks that ocean bay use as harbour now.

Kilwa Kisiwani, a quiet Island off Kilwa Masoko. The island housed former arab traders and sultans. On this island you could see the big palace- Husn Kubwa, the Sultan's forte and the prison built by Portuguese overlooking the naturan sea bay. part of which is used used as harbour. The culture is purely Islamic with old mosques, over 600 years ago, and the only drinking water well, of the same age. The water from the well is believed to have magical healing potency, and the two Kiblah's mosque is a pilgramage attraction.

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