On a walk through Stone Town, Zanzibar / The Old Fort (Swahili: Ngome Kongwe), also known as the Arab Fort, is the oldest building in Stone Town. It is located on the main seafront, adjacent to the House of Wonders (former palace of the Sultan of Zanzibar), facing the Forodhani Gardens. It was built in late 17th century by the Omanis to defend the island from the Portuguese
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On a walk through Stone Town, Zanzibar / The Old Fort (Swahili: Ngome Kongwe), also known as the Arab Fort, is the oldest building in Stone Town. It is located on the main seafront, adjacent to the House of Wonders (former palace of the Sultan of Zanzibar), facing the Forodhani Gardens. It was built in late 17th century by the Omanis to defend the island from the Portuguese