Sanje ya Kati

Sanje ya Kati is an uninhabited historic site located on an island off the coast of Tanzania, characterized by its medieval Swahili ruins. The site includes a fortified trading post and a mosque built with precisely cut coral blocks. This mosque, constructed in the latter half of the 11th century, features distinctive architectural elements, such as a uniquely integrated mihrab that suggests connections to the Ibadi Muslim community. The mosque's structure reflects an earlier phase beginning in the early 11th century, indicated by its foundational platform of sand. The site also contains a well that predates the current mosque, hinting at an even earlier settlement phase. Sanje ya Kati offers valuable insights into the region's rich Swahili history and architecture.