Kenya Early Modern Built: 1593 AD UNESCO
Fort Jesus Mombasa
Fort Jesus Mombasa is a significant historical site in Kenya associated with the early modern period. Its surviving architecture, landscape, or archaeological layers offer important evidence for regional history.
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Fort Jesus Mombasa
Kenya
Longitude: 39.684
Latitude: -4.063
Historical Significance
The site contributes to comparative study of political power, religion, craftsmanship, and settlement patterns over time. It broadens geographic and thematic coverage across the historical sites collection.
Facts
Fact 1
Dating
Fort Jesus Mombasa is commonly dated to 1593 AD.
Fact 2
Geographic Coordinates
It is mapped at approximately longitude 39.6840 and latitude -4.0630.