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Ras Mkumbuu Ruins

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Ras Mkumbuu: The Historic Headland and Ancient Ruins of Qanbalu

Ras Mkumbuu is the headland at the end of the thin strip of land jutting into the sea northwest of Chake Chake

It's also the name given to the ruins of an ancient settlement, once called Qanbalu, dating from the 8th century, which by the early 10th century had become one of the major cities along the East African coast.


The main ruins, consisting of a large mosque, some tombs and houses, date from around the 14th century, and several walls are still standing.

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