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Kaole Ruins, Bagamoyo

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Ruin · Tourist Spot

Walk around Kaole Ruins and imagine the ancient mosques that once stood here. The archeological site hosts the ruins of two stone mosques, dating from the 13th to 16th century. Around them lie numerous tombs of various sizes and shapes, as well as ruins from the Shirazi settlement that once occupied the area. Onsite museums house artifacts unearthed from the site. Take a guided tour to learn more about the history of this place. Take the guesswork out of planning a Bagamoyo vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

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By shaymaab2016

The ruins have been destroyed with supernatural false theories. Something about a “well” which vanishes all your problems if you was to drink water from it and the tomb of the great granddaughter of..... more »
By brayzet

We visited kaole ruins the whole afternoon and we enjoyed it. It was like jumping in the past and it was lovely. more »

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