Kilwa Kisiwani

Swahili coastal city in Tanzania (circa 9th–16th century), with coral stone mosques and palaces.

Core Features

• Built with coral stone.
• Includes masonry.

Architectural Connections

• East African: Regional tradition.
• Civic: Urban structures.

Related Elements & Structures

Great Mosque of Kilwa (related site), Dome (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Period: 16th century

Location: Tanzania

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