Stone Town: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with Rich African, Arab, and European Heritage

[DEUTSCH中文👇] Stone Town, located in Zanzibar, Tanzania, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a melting pot of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences. Its history dates back to the 19th century when it flourished as a major trading hub, especially for spices and slaves. The town’s narrow streets are lined with grand palaces, mosques, and coral stone buildings, reflecting its rich architectural heritage. The Sultanate of Oman ruled Zanzibar for much of the 19th century, leaving a lasting cultural impact. Stone Town also played a central role in the anti-slavery movement, with David Livingstone advocating for abolition here. Today, its vibrant markets and historical landmarks, like the House of Wonders and the Old Fort, draw visitors worldwide.

石頭城位於坦尚尼亞桑給巴爾，是聯合國教科文組織的世界遺產，也是非洲、阿拉伯、印度和歐洲影響的熔爐。它的歷史可以追溯到19世紀，當時它作為香料和奴隸貿易的重要中心而興盛。小鎮的狹窄街道兩旁排列著宏偉的宮殿、清真寺和珊瑚石建築，反映出其豐富的建築遺產。19世紀的大部分時間，阿曼蘇丹國統治著桑給巴爾，留下了深遠的文化影響。石頭城在反奴隸制運動中也發揮了重要作用，戴維·李文斯頓曾在此倡導廢除奴隸制。今天，它的活力市場和歷史地標，如奇蹟之屋和舊堡壘，吸引了來自世界各地的遊客。