The Old Arab Fort: Zanzibar's Seat of History and Power
Zone YetuSeptember 26, 20260 views
The imposing Old Arab Fort (Ngome Kongwe) stands in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar. Built in the early 18th century by Omani Arabs, this fortress is a powerful symbol of the political and colonial history that shaped the Swahili Coast. It now serves as a cultural centre and amphitheatre.