Swahili culture

Connected Sites: 6

Definition
Swahili culture is the culture of the Swahili people inhabiting the Swahili Coast. This littoral area encompasses Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Mozambique, as well as the adjacent islands of Zanzibar and Comoros and some parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (wiki)

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Connected Sites

  • Lamu Old Town
    Lamu Old Town
    Kenya
    Inscribed: 2001
    2.94
    33
    5
    the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa (brief descr)
  • Fort Jesus
    Fort Jesus
    Kenya
    Inscribed: 2011
    2.51
    53
    2
    Although of Portugese origin, it has some Swahilian touches: "Decorative elements included Swahili kidaka (plastered wall niches) that ran along the east wall at a height of 1.75 meters from the floor." (link)
    See archnet.org
  • Island of Mozambique
    Island of Mozambique
    Mozambique
    Inscribed: 1991
    3.10
    16
    5
    mix of colonial Portuguese and old Swahili architecture
  • Gedi
    Gedi
    Kenya
    Inscribed: 2024
    2.64
    17
    2
    "an important and well-researched Swahili settlement" (AB ev)
  • Stone Town of Zanzibar
    Stone Town of Zanzibar
    Tanzania
    Inscribed: 2000
    3.42
    145
    7
    characteristic Swahili architecture (Unesco website)
  • Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara
    Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara
    Tanzania
    Inscribed: 1981
    3.26
    24
    5
    Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara provide exceptional architectural, archaeological and documentary evidence for the growth of Swahili culture and commerce (crit iii)