Historická památka
Jumba la Mtwana
Doporučuje 22 místních,
Tipy místních
Veronica
February 25, 2020
Jumba la Mtwana means the large house of slaves. Learn about slavery on the east coast of Africa
Brenda
October 18, 2022
It is most likely the site’s strategic position was selected because of the presence of fresh water, exposure to the North East and South East breezes which would keep the people cool and its safe location from external attacks by sea since it had no harbor, thus larger vessels had to anchor along way offshore, or move probably in Mtwapa creek. One can only therefore guess reasons for its eventual desertion, namely trade interruption, hostile invasion or a failure in water supply.
It is most likely the site’s strategic position was selected because of the presence of fresh water, exposure to the North East and South East breezes which would keep the people cool and its safe location from external attacks by sea since it had no harbor, thus larger vessels had to anchor along w…
Mary
November 18, 2019
A historical site and archaeological relics that dates back fourteen century
Henry
December 2, 2018
great open air museum with own beach and good restaurant.
Augustine Ronny
August 29, 2021
These Swahili ruins, just north of Mtwapa Creek, have as much archaeological grandeur as the more famous Gede ruins. Jumba la Mtwana means ‘Big House of Slaves’ and locals believe the town was an important slave port in the 14th or 15th century. There's a small museum on Swahili culture and an excellent restaurant by the sea, and the custodian gives excellent tours for a small gratuity. The ruins are down a 3km access road, 2km north of Mtwapa Creek bridge.
These Swahili ruins, just north of Mtwapa Creek, have as much archaeological grandeur as the more famous Gede ruins. Jumba la Mtwana means ‘Big House of Slaves’ and locals believe the town was an important slave port in the 14th or 15th century. There's a small museum on Swahili culture and an excel…
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Lokalita
Mtwapa, Kilifi County