Mduuni

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Coordinates4°59′0″S 39°41′0″E / 4.98333°S 39.68333°E / -4.98333; 39.68333
TypeSettlement
MaterialCoral rag
Mduuni Ruins
Mduuni is located in Tanzania
Mduuni
Shown within Tanzania
LocationMicheweni District,
Pemba North Region,
 Tanzania
Coordinates4°59′0″S 39°41′0″E / 4.98333°S 39.68333°E / -4.98333; 39.68333
TypeSettlement
History
MaterialCoral rag
Founded13-14th century CE
CulturesSwahili
Site notes
ConditionEndangered
OwnershipTanzanian Government
ManagementAntiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism [1]
Architecture
Architectural stylesSwahili & Islamic
Official nameMduuni Ruins Historic Site
TypeCultural

Mduuni Ruins (Swahili Mji wa Kale wa Msuka Mjini) is a protected historic site located inside Micheweni District of Pemba North Region in Tanzania. The settlement was established around 1100 CE.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

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