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Location | Mkoani District, Pemba South Region, ![]() |
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Coordinates | 5°19′40.8″S 39°47′4.56″E / 5.328000°S 39.7846000°E / -5.328000; 39.7846000 |
Type | Settlement |
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Material | Coral rag |
Founded | 12th century CE |
Abandoned | 14th century CE |
Cultures | Swahili |
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Condition | Endangered |
Ownership | Tanzanian Government |
Management | Antiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism [1] |
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Architectural styles | Swahili & Islamic |
Official name | Chambani Historic Site |
Type | Cultural |
Chambani (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa ChambaniinSwahili ) is a historic site and village located in Mkoani DistrictofPemba 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]
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National Landmarks | Chake Chake Bay |
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