Great Mosque of Kilwa

Mosque in Kilwa, Tanzania, 11th–14th century.

Description

Swahili architecture with coral stone.

Architectural Features

Features coral masonry and dome.

Connections

• African: Swahili architecture.
• Religious: Mosques.

Related Elements & Periods

Minaret, Medieval African

Record

Period: 14th century

Location: Kilwa, Tanzania

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