Yambe Island
Kisiwa Kale cha Yambe | |
Swahili Culture | |
History | |
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Material | Coral rag |
Founded | 10th century AD |
Abandoned | unknown |
Cultures | Swahili |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | none |
Condition | Endangered |
Ownership | Tanzanian Government |
Management | Antiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism [1] |
Public access | Yes |
Official name | Yambe Historic Settlement |
Type | Cultural |
Yambe Island (
Tanga District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. It is the largest island in Tanga region. It is located entirely with the Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park (TCMP). The island is administered by Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves.[2] The island is also home to medieval Swahili ruins that have yet to be excavated.[3]
See also
- Historic Swahili Settlements
- National Historic Sites in Tanzania
- Swahili architecture
References
- ^ "Antiquities Division". Retrieved 21 Jul 2022.
- ^ "Marine Parks and Reserves Tanzania : Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park". Marineparks.go.tz. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- JSTOR 3334723.