What is it about?
The article presents evidence of two shipwreck sites found in Kilwa, Tanzania. The first evidence is dated to 800 AD and the second is dated to the 13th century AD. Both shipwreck evidence indicates commercial interactions between the coast of Tanzania and other places of Far and Middle East during the time.
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Why is it important?
The article provides the first evidence indicative of the maritime activities in Kilwa, Tanzania especially navigation during the 8th century AD.
Perspectives
The article is a bell which calls for more maritime research at the area. It provides more value to the importance of Kilwa and Songo Mnara, both of which make a world heritage site.
Dr Elgidius E. B. Ichumbaki
University of Dar es Salaam
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This page is a summary of: Shipwreck Evidence from Kilwa, Tanzania, The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, June 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/1095-9270.12185.
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