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Swahilis tagged “pemba island”

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🇹🇿 Tanzania · Ancient city

Mtambwe Mkuu — Pemba Island Swahili Town

Swahili (11th–16th c. CE) · Swahili

Mtambwe Mkuu — Pemba Island Swahili Town in Pemba Island, Tanzania is a Swahili (11th–16th c. CE) ancient-city attributed to Swahili.

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🇹🇿 Tanzania · Ancient city

Mkokotoni Ruins — Pemba North

Swahili (13th–15th c. CE) · Swahili

Mkokotoni Ruins — Pemba North in Pemba Island, Tanzania is a Swahili (13th–15th c. CE) ancient-city attributed to Swahili. Port town with Friday mosque on Mkokotoni creek.