Jumba_la_Mtwana

Jumba la Mtwana

Jumba la Mtwana

Site on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya

Jumba la Mtwana is the site of historical structures and archaeological relics on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, lying close to the Mtwapa Creek, in Kilifi county, north of Mombasa. It dates back to the fourteenth century.[1] Its features include a mosque by the sea.

Beach mosque

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Jumba la Mtwana, the ancient Swahili stone town". Daily Nation.

3.95°S 39.7667°E / -3.95; 39.7667

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