 Street Scene in Mikindani Historic Town | |
  Shown within Tanzania | |
| Location | Mtwara-Mikindani District, Mtwara Region,  Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 10°16′54.12″S 40°7′4.08″E / 10.2817000°S 40.1178000°E |
| Altitude | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Material | Coral rag |
| Founded | 9th century CE |
| Cultures | Swahili |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Endangered |
| Ownership | Tanzanian Government |
| Management | Antiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism[1] |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Swahili & Islamic |
| Official name | Mikndani Historic Town |
| Type | Cultural |
Mikindani (Mji wa kale wa Mikindani in Swahili) is a historic coastal town located in Mtwara-Mikindani District of Mtwara Region in Tanzania. The name comes from the Swahili word mikinda which means "young coconut trees". Therefore, the term "Mikindani', literally means "the place where there are young coconut trees" in old Swahili language. Mikindani is part of the city of Mtwara and is governed by the Mtwara Mikindani Municipal Council.[2] The site is a registered National Historic Site.[3]
- ^ "Antiquities Division". Retrieved 21 Jul 2022.
- ^ "Mtwara Mikindani Municipal". Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Antiquities Sites" (PDF). Retrieved 21 Jul 2022.