Yambe Island
Yambe Island (Swahili Kisiwa cha Yambe) is protected, uninhabited historic island located directly east of the city of Tanga in Tanga Region, Tanzania. It is the largest island in Tanga region. It is located entirely with the Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park (TCMP). The island is administered by the Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves.[1] The island is also home to medieval Swahili ruins that have yet to be excavated.[2]
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| Location |  Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Tanga Region |
| Coordinates | 5°6′50.04″S 39°9′34.56″E |
| Type | Medieval Settlement |
| Part of | Swahili Culture |
| History | |
| Builder | Swahili people |
| Material | Coral rag |
| Founded | 10th century AD |
| Abandoned | unknown |
| Cultures | Swahili |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | none |
| Ownership | Tanzanian Government |
| Management | Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves |
| Public access | Yes |
References
- "Marine Parks and Reserves Tanzania : Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park". Marineparks.go.tz. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- James De Vere Allen (1974). "Swahili Architecture in the Later Middle Ages". African Arts. UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center. 7, no. 2: 42–84. doi:10.2307/3334723.
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