Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Kipumbwi, located in the Pangani District of Tanzania's Tanga Region, is notable for its historical significance as a medieval Swahili city state. This site is indicative of the Swahili coast's rich cultural and trade history during the Late Post-Classical Period, marked by its role as a city center. The city features typical Swahili architectural styles and urban organization that were prominent between the 11th and 15th centuries CE. This period was characterized by intense trade activity along the East African coast, linking African interior societies with those across the Indian Ocean. Kipumbwi's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the Swahili civilization's development, trade networks, and urbanization patterns during the medieval era.
Archaeological Features
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Country
- Tanzania
- Source
- Wikipedia
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