The 'Palace of Husuni Kubwa' is a ruined structure on the island of
Kilwa Kisiwani, in
Tanzania. The majority of the palace was erected in the 14th century by
Sultan al-Hasan ibn Sulaiman, who also built an extension to the nearby
Great Mosque of Kilwa, although portions may date back to the 13th century. The palace was inhabited only for a brief period of time, and abandoned before its completion.
The structure was built out of
coral stone on a high bluff overlooking the
Indian Ocean. It consists of three major elements: a south court, used primarily for commerce; a residential complex including over one hundred individual rooms; and a wide stairway leading down a mosque that was situated on the beach. Other notable features include pavillion, which likely served as a reception hall, and an octagonal swimming pool.
External links
Description of the palace at ArchNet; includes photos.
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