Gereza, arab-built fort, Kilwa Kisiwani, aerial view, Lindi Region, Tanzania

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Kilwa Kisiwani was once the most famous trading post in East Africa. In 9th century the Swahili wealth owner of the island sold it to a trader called Ali bin Al-Hasan, the founder of Shiraz Dynasty. From 11th Century to early 15th Ali bin Al-Hasan managed to create a powerful city (Kilwa Kisiwani) and as major trading center along east African coast. He built a great mosque, established close trading links to interior of southern Africa as far as Nyasaland and Zimbabwe.

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Size: 5315px × 3530px
Location: Kilwa Kisiwani ruins Lindi Region Tanzania
Photo credit: © Ulrich Doering / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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