Chambani
National Historic Site of Tanzania
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Chambani (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Chambani in Swahili ) is a historic site and village located in Mkoani District of Pemba South Region. [2] Its one of several National Historic sites on the island of Pemba. The site is located nine kilometres south of Chake-Chake, close to several sets of ruins, notably the Pujini Ruins, a 15th-century citadel, located close to the village of Pujini, two kilometres to the north.[3]
TypeSettlement
CulturesSwahili
LocationMkoani District,
Pemba South Region,
Tanzania
Pemba South Region,
TanzaniaBuilt12th century CE
| Chambani Ruins | |
|---|---|
  Location within Tanzania | |
| 5°19′40.8″S 39°47′4.56″E | |
| Type | Settlement |
| Cultures | Swahili |
| Location | Mkoani District, Pemba South Region, Tanzania |
| History | |
| Built | 12th century CE |
| Abandoned | 14th century CE |
| Site notes | |
| Material | Coral rag |
Architectural styles | Swahili & Islamic |
| Condition | Endangered |
| Owner | Tanzanian Government |
| Management | Antiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism [1] |
Official name | Chambani Historic Site |
| Type | Cultural |
