Chambani

Chambani Ruins
Shown within Tanzania
LocationMkoani District,
Pemba South Region,
 Tanzania
Coordinates5°19′40.8″S 39°47′4.56″E / 5.328000°S 39.7846000°E / -5.328000; 39.7846000
TypeSettlement
History
MaterialCoral rag
Founded12th century CE
Abandoned14th century CE
CulturesSwahili
Site notes
ConditionEndangered
OwnershipTanzanian Government
ManagementAntiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
Architecture
Architectural stylesSwahili & Islamic
Official nameChambani Historic Site
TypeCultural

Chambani (Magofu ya mji wa kale wa Chambani in Swahili ) is a historic site and village located in Mkoani District of Pemba South Region. Its one of several National Historic sites on the island of Pemba. The site is located nine kilometres south of Chake-Chake, close to several sets of ruins, notably the Pujini Ruins, a 15th-century citadel, located close to the village of Pujini, two kilometres to the north.