Ruins of the Marahubi Palace, Zanzibar, 1900 - 1910
Scope and Contents
201 x 150 mm. A view showing the ruined palace buildings with pillars and a stone pool in the foreground. The palace, which is situated about three miles north of Zanzibar Town, was built by Seyyid Barghash between 1880 and 1882 for the use of his harem but was accidentally destroyred by fire in 1899.
Dates
- Creation: 1900 - 1910
Creator
- From the File: A C Gomes and Sons (1869-1917) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
GD.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Finding aid date
2002-11-16 11:47:27+00:00
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