The Indian Culture

Historical Monuments

My Secondary Identity
Since I am an Indian living in Kenya, I decided to research on the various monuments around me. The coastal city of Mombasa is one of Africa’s major tourist destinations, with some of the best historical monuments and landmarks:

  • Fort Jesus
  • Mombasa Tusks
  • Haller Park
  • Mamba Village
  • Wild Waters
  • Gedi Ruins
  • Ngomongo Villages
  • Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
 I am going to give an insight of Gedi Ruins. Located on the Mombasa-Malindi road lies one of the most historic ruins found in Mombasa, called Gedi Ruins. These ruins date back from the 15th century, when Gedi was actually a small town inhabited by the Swahilis and ruled by a wealthy Sultan (King). The Ruins were built with coral rag, red earth and coral lime, by the Sultan. “The actual reason for its foundation is unknown, but it is most likely to have been the result of a dispute, followed by an emigration from Malindi” as http://www.africanmeccasafaris.com/kenya/mombasa/excursions/gediruins.asp concludes. Gedi Ruins looks similar to Fort Jesus, except that it doesn’t have a specific shape. In 1948, Gedi Ruins was declared as a National Park. Therefore, excavations began and continued until 1958.

I think the three words that best describe Gedi Ruins are historical, extra-ordinary and mesmerizing.

For more detailed information and images of Gedi Ruins, you can view the following sites:
http://www.africanmeccasafaris.com/kenya/mombasa/excursions/gediruins.asp
http://www.mombasainfo.com/attractions/historical-cultural/gedi-ruins/
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Gedi Ruins
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