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To the south of the island is the walled city of Kizimkazi, where the ruins of Shiraz mosque stand, part of which dates back nearly 900 years are found. A coral stone inscription provides evidence of its making one of the earliest Islamic buildings in this part of Africa outside the mosque are 18th century tombs of dignitaries of the period. Head north from Zanzibar town and visitors will encounter the palace ruins of Maruhubi near the shore off the road to Bububu offer a tantalizing glimpse of the former grandeur of this palace built by Sultan Bargash in 1880 to house his harem but burned down in 1889, only a few rooms and impressive arches remain. The palace of Mtoni suffered a similar fate. Dating back to early part of the 19th century, it once housed 1000 people.
Pangani and Bagamoyo
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