Mduuni
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LocationMicheweni District,
Pemba North Region,
Tanzania
Pemba North Region,
Coordinates4°59′0″S 39°41′0″E / 4.98333°S 39.68333°E
TypeSettlement
MaterialCoral rag
| Location | Micheweni District, Pemba North Region, |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 4°59′0″S 39°41′0″E / 4.98333°S 39.68333°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Material | Coral rag |
| Founded | 13-14th century CE |
| Cultures | Swahili |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Endangered |
| Ownership | Tanzanian Government |
| Management | Antiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism [1] |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Swahili & Islamic |
| Official name | Mduuni Ruins Historic Site |
| Type | Cultural |
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]