Kilwa Kisiwani Attractions 
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Kilwa Kisiwani has superior historical interest as one of the most famous trading posts in East Africa in its heyday. Founded at the end of the 10th C, Kilwa Kisiwani was settled by Shirazis and flourished as the core for the commercial trade of gold.
By the 13th C, Kilwa had become a powerful city and it dominated politics and trading along the Swahili coast. Wealth came from trading other items as well such as ivory, slaves, textiles, jewelry, porcelain and spices. The striking architecture was beautiful and well-constructed, leaving behind many exceptional ruins.
By the 13th C, Kilwa had become a powerful city and it dominated politics and trading along the Swahili coast. Wealth came from trading other items as well such as ivory, slaves, textiles, jewelry, porcelain and spices. The striking architecture was beautiful and well-constructed, leaving behind many exceptional ruins.
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Husuni Kubwa
The Husuni Kubwa grounds in Kilwa once served as the royal residence of Sultan Aal-Hasan ibn Sulaiman. The Palace grounds also include a servants quarter, a mosque and a smaller version of the main palace.
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Ruins
The Arabic Fort, Great Mosque, Great House, and Makutani Palace together form the Kilwa Kisiwani Ruins. The ruins, dating back to the 12th Century, depict the history and culture of Swahili Civilization.
