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Kilwa (Kisiwani)Historical Islamic city-state, located on an island off the coast of what is now southern Tanzania. It became one of the most active commercial centres on the eastern coast of Africa by 1100, and gold coins were minted there. After being held briefly by the Portuguese in the 16th century, it declined in importance and was abandoned. Extensive ruins remain, including those of mosques, a Portuguese fort, and a 13th–14th-century palace. The town of Kilwa on the Tanzanian coast was the site of a major centre for the export of slaves in the 19th century. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An Ife head made it onto a Chad sheet but other great African art, ancient capitals, Mansa Musa, Great Zimbabwe, the slave trade, and resistance wars did not get a look in, although the Kilwa ruins and Zimbabwe have appeared on some UNESCO issues. He achieved his goal, commenting later that, "Our vigorous actions at Kibata forced him [the British] to move from Kilwa against us and to leave the rest of the country and our supply system in peace. The 8,000 ton Challenger Rig 14 and 4,000 tons of equipment have now arrived at the port of Kilwa Masoko. |
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