Gedi Ruins

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A palace complex, intricately designed mosques and countless stone homes are randomly scattered across the historical Gedi Ruins indicating a large and prosperous city once occupied the land. This expansive archaeological area was known only to local Swahili people until the 1920s when colonists rediscovered the former city. Excavation and research began in 1948 which has led to the discovery of numerous artifacts including glass beads, ceramics and cowrie shells. Within the city’s walls, archeologists have found countless goods that indicate a prosperous trade relationship with other coastal cities along the Indian Ocean starting as early as the 11th century. No one is sure why Gedi was abandoned - visit the site to see what you can piece together.