wmiya posted on February 24, 2010 05:33

Bagamoyo
In the 19th century, Bagamoyo was a major port of the ivory trade and the terminus for the slave caravans, and briefly served as the capital of German East Africa. Fine Arabic and German colonial buildings are preserved in a lovely coastal setting.
Kaole
The Kaole ruins testify to a once-prosperous coastal town of the late 13th to 16th centuries. There are two mosques, more than 20 tombs, and the excavated remains of a 15th century stone –built house.
Dar es Salaam
Founded in the 19th century, Dar es Salaam is now the principal port of the country. The city feature fine Arabic and German colonial buildings and the national museum. Outside the city are the village Museum (traditional architecture) and the mwenge Handcraft Center ( Makonde carving)
Kilwa Group.
The kilwa group consists of kilwa Kisiwani on an island (12th to 18th century), Kilwa kivinje on the mainland(19th century), and Songo Mnara island are husuni kubwa, Husuni Ndogo, The Great Mosque, the small domed Mosque, the Gereza, and Makutani Palace. Songo Mnara has ruins of domestic buildings and five mosques.
Kondoa
The central part of Tanzania is rich in rock paintings. Many of the fine paintings portray wild animals and hunting scenes. Some are thought to be as much as 5,000 years old. Fourteen rock shelters have been protected with wire mesh screening. Guide books are available at the guard’s office in Kolo.
Isimila
Isimila is one of the most important Stone Age sites in Africa. Large numbers of fine Ache lean hand axes and cleavers,