Songo Mnara

Swahili stone town in Tanzania (circa 14th–16th century CE), with coral mosques.

Core Features

• Built with coral and stone.
• Includes masonry.

Architectural Connections

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

Related Elements & Sites

Kilwa Kisiwani (related site), Courtyard (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Period: 16th century CE

Location: Tanzania

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