Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania
Speakers: Stephen Battle, Program Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, World Monuments Fund and Steven Zucker
Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara ???????? Tanzania
The remains of the two large East African ports, Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, are located on two small islands near the coast. From the 13th to the 16th century, the Kilwa merchants traded gold, silver, pearls, perfumes, Arab crockery, Persian terracotta and Chinese porcelain; so much of the Indian Ocean trade passed into their hands.
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Explore the Ruins of a Medieval East African Empire
Getting to the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania, East Africa is no easy task. But the trek to the island is worth it; Kilwa Kisiwani (“isle of the fish”) was once one of the greatest cities of the Swahili culture. In the 10th century, it made its fortunes by trading the riches of the African interior: gold, ivory, timber, and other valuable treasures. Until the Portuguese showed up in the 16th century, Kilwa Kisiwani was a wealthy and powerful port.
Kilwa Kisiwani may be no more, but the standing ruins are spectacular. See the video for a glimpse of the stunning architecture left behind, including the Great Mosque, the oldest standing mosque on the East African coast. Learn more about the history of Kilwa Kisiwani here.
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Directed by Chris Naka
On Location Director/DOP - Tulanana Bohela
Story by Samir Patel
Produced by Doug Baldinger
Cinematographer - Jonathan Kitundu
Co-producer - Ona Stories
Music - Xaleyi by Youssoupha Sidibe
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Conservation Project - Kilwa, Tanzania
The island of Kilwa Kisiwani is located in a large bay on the coast of southern Tanzania, a six-hour drive from the capital, Dar es Salaam. Reachable only by boat from the small mainland town of Kilwa Masoko, the island is home to extensive ruins dating from three different periods of occupation. The earliest standing ruins are from the eleventh century, when the first Sultanate was established at Kilwa by a Persian prince. Two important structures dating from this era still stand. The first is the Great Mosque, which was built in the fourteenth century and was once the largest mosque in sub-Saharan Africa. The other is the palace at Husuni Kubwa, built between 1315 and 1330 and renowned for its spectacular pools and courtyards.
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Tanzania's Kilwa at risk of coastal flooding
One of the topics of discussion in Morocco is the rising sea levels. Kilwa in Tanzania is one of Africa's oldest and most famous world heritage sites, but the United Nations says it's at risk of coastal flooding. Dan Ashby travels to the millennium-old ruins to see what's at stake.
Kilwa Kisiwani
Kilwa Kisiwani is a community on an island off the southern coast of present-day Tanzania in eastern Africa. Historically, it was the center of the Kilwa Sultanate, a medieval sultanate whose authority at its height in the 13th-15th centuries AD stretched the entire length of the Swahili Coast. Kilwa Kisiwani has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the nearby stonetown Songo Mnara.
Archaeology
Kilwa Kisiwani is an archaeological city-state site located along the Swahili Coast on the Kilwa archipelago. It was occupied from at least the 8th century AD and became one of the most powerful settlements along the coast. The seasonal wind reversals would affect trade circulations. Trade connections with the Arabian Peninsula as well as India and China influenced the growth and development of Kilwa, and, though there are Islamic words and customs that have been adapted into the culture, the origins are African.[4] Many of the Swahili settlements showed complex layouts that reflected social relations between groups, however at Kilwa, there are many questions still left unanswered about the town layout. The cemeteries were located on the edge of the town, which was common for the region, and large, open spaces were likely used for social gatherings. An important city for trade, around the 13th century there were increased fortifications and a greater flow of goods. For these to take place, there would need to be a form of political administration overseeing the city, controlling the movement of goods. Much of the trade networks were with the Arabian peninsula. Kilwa Kisiwani reached its highest point in wealth and commerce between 13th and 15th centuries AD.
Kilwa Kisiwani // Tanzania // G7X mk II // DJI Mavic // DJI Spark
I recently had the amazing opportunity to work in Tanzania, alongside academics from the universities of St Andrews & Dar es Salaam, on a project focused on the Kilwa Kisiwani world heritage site & its community, funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF).
I was mainly doing Structure from Motion (SfM) using Drone Deploy of the various archaeological sites on the island, while simultaneously there was Nautical Archaeology Society dive training taking place in the water. Halfway through our time on the island was the first Kilwa Bonanza, with 150 school pupils & 300 locals all coming together to celebrate Kilwa's heritage.
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Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania and the zidakas
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UN-1208 RUINS OF KILWA KISIWANI AND RUINS OF SONGO MNARA
Kilwa Yetu, Our Tanzanian Heritage
The ‘Kilwa Yetu’ song forms part of the ‘Urithi Wetu’—Our Heritage project directed by Dr. Egidius Ichumbaki. The song is part of the strategies to raise public awareness and engage youths in heritage protection. The song writer Dr. Ichumbaki and one of the lead singers Chemical are both alumni of the University of Dar es Salaam and feel privileged to produce the song that promotes a medieval town and a world heritage site of Kilwa Kisiwani
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German family experience on historical Kilwa Kisiwani ruins
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According to UNESCO, the remains of two great East African ports admired by early European explorers are situated on two small islands near the coast.
From the 13th to the 16th century, the merchants of Kilwa dealt in gold, silver, pearls, perfumes, Arabian crockery, Persian earthenware and Chinese porcelain; much of the trade in the Indian Ocean thus passed through their hands.
KILWA - Top Five Facts (Kilwa Kisiwani)
Get the Top Five Facts about Kilwa (Kilwa Kisiwani in full), the former Islamic city-state on an island off the coast of what is now southern Tanzania.
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Kilwa Ruins Lodge Tanzania - Africa Travel Channel
Kilwa Ruins Lodge is the premiere lodge in the Kilwa region. This stunning seaside resort found a very special place in our hearts. The array of activites at this family oriented destination spoiled us for choice and the charm and grace of our hosts and staff left us with a warm sense of belonging. We were presented with a selection of air conditioned accommodation ranging from 6 bed luxury chalets right on the beach, to 2 bed bandas overlooking the ocean. Any inkling one has towards sport fishing would be more than indulged at Kilwa Ruins lodge and the other activities on offer, such as cruising the mangrove lined waterways in search of hippo and crocodile, or snorkeling in idyllic conditions at the sandbanks, ensures that one departs the lodge with a strong yearning to return. The World heritage site of the Kilwa Ruins is a humbling experience not to be missed. The harbour town of Kilwa Kisiwani was once the hub of East African trade encompassing slaves, gold and spices.
Animation of the 3D Model of the Gereza in Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania
Animation based on 3D Laserscans of the Gereza Fort on the Island Kilwa Kisiwani.
The Gereza Fort is thought to be an Omani structure built on the site of a Portuguese fort. The name is derived from igreja, Portuguese for church. Gereza became the Swahili word for prison.
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History of Tanzania Union
In 1964, Tanganyika and Zanzibar joined to form Tanzania. Since then, the united country of Tanzania has been ruled by only one party, called CCM.
This video was taken at a rally for the CUF party, a Zanzibar specific party that hopes to achieve more self rule after the upcoming election
Africa: Historic, Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites
Africa is wild land of opportunities. Africa wildlife, cultural and natural heritage sites are famous in world for its historic values and natural importance.
People from around the world visit Africa to experience the ultimate pleasure. African historic-cultural monuments and natural heritage centers attracts everyone. There are more than 95 historic and natural sites that explores the tradition, faith and cultures of Africa.
Some of the world famous African historic-cultural and natural heritage sites are mentioned below.
1. Royal Palaces of Abomey, Benin
2. Tsodilo, Botswana
3. Okavango Delta, Botswana
4. Ruins of Loropéni, Burkina Faso
4. Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde
6. Dja Faunal Reserve,Cameroon
7. Sangha Trinational, Cameroon
8. Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park,Central African Republic
9. Sangha Trinational, Central African Republic
10. Lakes of Ounianga, Chad
11. Sangha Trinational, Congo
12. Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Côte d'Ivoire
13. Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire
14. Comoé National Park,Côte d'Ivoire
15. Historic Town of Grand-Bassam,Côte d'Ivoire
16. Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
17. Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
18. Garamba National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
19. Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
20. Okapi Wildlife Reserve,Democratic Republic of the Congo
21. Simien National Park, Ethiopia
22. Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela,Ethiopia
23. Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region,Ethiopia
24. Aksum,Ethiopia
25. Lower Valley of the Awash,Ethiopia
26. Lower Valley of the Omo, Ethiopia
27. Tiya, Ethiopia
28. Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town,Ethiopia
29. Konso Cultural Landscape, Ethiopia
30. Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda, Gabon
31. Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites,Gambia
32. Stone Circles of Senegambia, Gambia
33. Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions,Ghana
34. Asante Traditional Buildings,Ghana
35. Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Guinea
36. Lake Turkana National Parks, Kenya
37. Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest, Kenya
38. Lamu Old Town, Kenya
39. Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests, Kenya
40. Fort Jesus, Mombasa, Kenya
41. Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley,Kenya
42. Maloti-Drakensberg Park, Lesotho
43. Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar
44. Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, Madagascar
45. Rainforests of the Atsinanana, Madagascar
46. Lake Malawi National Park,Malawi
47. Chongoni Rock-Art Area, Malawi
48. Timbuktu, Mali
49. Old Towns of Djenné, Mali
50. Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons), Mali
51. Tomb of Askia, Mali
52. Aapravasi Ghat, Mauritius
53. Le Morne Cultural Landscape, Mauritius
54. Island of Mozambique, Mozambique
55. Twyfelfontein, Namibia
56. Namib Sand Sea, Namibia
57. Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves, Niger
58. W National Park of Niger
59. Historic Centre of Agadez, Niger
60. Sukur Cultural Landscape, Nigeria
61. Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, Nigeria
62. Island of Gorée, Senegal
63. Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal
64. Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Senegal
65. Island of Saint-Louis, Senegal
66. Stone Circles of Senegambia, Senegal
67. Saloum Delta, Senegal
68. Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes, Senegal
69. Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles
70. Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, Seychelles
71. Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa,South Africa
72. iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa
73. Robben Island, South Africa
74. Maloti-Drakensberg Park, South Africa
75. Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, South Africa
76. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, South Africa
77. Vredefort Dome, South Africa
78. Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, South Africa
79. Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba, Togo
80. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
81. Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda
82. Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi, Uganda
83. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, United Republic of Tanzania
84. Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara, United Republic of Tanzania
85. Serengeti National Park, United Republic of Tanzania
86. Selous Game Reserve, United Republic of Tanzania
87. Kilimanjaro National Park, United Republic of Tanzania
88. Stone Town of Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
89. Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, United Republic of Tanzania
90. Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, Zambia
91. Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas, Zimbabwe
93. Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Zimbabwe
93. Khami Ruins National Monument, Zimbabwe
94. Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
95. Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe
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Short Summary: The Sultanate of Kilwa
The Sultanate of Kilwa was a great empire that rose on the shores of what is now Kenya & Tanzania. It dominated the Swahili coast from Sofala to Zanzibar, & was truly powerful due to their monopoly on access to the gold of Great Zimbabwe. For now, it is featured in a short summary.
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Sofala|Mozambique|Britannica.com;
Kilwa|historical city-state, Tanzania|Britannica.com;
Eastern Africa-The coast until 1856|region, Africa|Britannica.com; Kilwa Kisiwani: Ruins Of East Africa’s Greatest Empire;
Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History #16 ();
Who built Great Zimbabwe? And why? - Breeanna Elliott (TED-Ed);
The Cambridge History of Africa, Volume 3 (By Cambridge University/Roland Oliver; p 205-07)
14 Kilwa and its Destruction by Europeans
Historian Basil Davidson looks at the splendor of Kilwa, Tanzania, the most important of the Swahili coastal cities and how this city was destroyed by bloodthirsy and money-hungry Portuguese. This and other incursions by other nations enabled Europeans to gain control of the Indian Ocean trade.
Selous Game Reserve HD
Short videoclip from Selous Game Reserve, Tansania. Shot with Canon 5D MkII handhold, so there was little movement. I tried to remove scatter in FCPX. Result is not so good that I expected.
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Animation of the 3D Model of the Great Mosque on Kilwa Kisiwani
3D Animation based on Laserscans of the Great Mosque on the Island Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania.
The Great Mosque is an extensive, complex building, with construction dating from the 10th to 18th centuries AD.
This 3D Model is produced by the Zamani Project (University of Cape Town) as part of the African Cultural Heritage Sites and landscapes documentation project. It is derived from high resolution terrestrial Laser-Scan data and represents the site as is with cm accuracy and without any augmentation.
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