Kilwa Kisiwana, Tanzania - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Kilwa Kisiwana, Tanzania

Weather: Partly cloudy, 78/90F.

Route: From Zanzibar 401 km south on B2.

Significance: In the 13th and 14th centuries this merchant city had few rivals. Goods from as far away as China passed through this port. The ruins includes a Great Mosque and many public buildings.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Images:

Aerial view of Kilwa Kisiwani (from whc.unesco.org)

The Great Mosque of Kilwa Kisiwani (from whc.unesco.org)