Chambani Ruins | |
Map Type: | Tanzania |
Relief: | yes |
Location: | Mkoani District, Pemba South Region, |
Type: | Settlement |
Material: | Coral rag |
Built: | 12th century CE |
Abandoned: | 14th century CE |
Cultures: | Swahili |
Architectural Styles: | Swahili & Islamic |
Condition: | Endangered |
Ownership: | Tanzanian Government |
Management: | Antiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism [1] |
Designation1: | NHST |
Designation1 Offname: | Chambani Historic Site |
Designation1 Type: | Cultural |
Chambani (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Chambani in Swahili) is a historic site and village located in Mkoani District of Pemba 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]