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Kilwa, a city state on the coast of East Africa, was a one of the most important and successful trade cities in East Africa. One reason that Kilwa was successful, is it's location. It was as far south as a dhow, the sailboat used by the Arabs for sea journeys, could go in one monsoon. A monsoon is a seasonal wind, either Northeast, which would get you from Arabia to Kilwa, or the Southwest monsoon, that would get you to Arabia. Because Kilwa was the farthest south a boat would go, any city state farther south had to send their goods up to Kilwa to be traded and merchants in Kilwa could make a profit by charging a tax. Another reason for Kilwa's success was the goods they traded. Arabia had coffee, India had pepper, China had tea, silk and porcelain, and Indonesia had spices. Africa had somthing different to offer, ivory which was considered to be the plastic of that time because it was easy to carve, and gold, a precious metal.
this city states were mogadishu,kilwa,Mombasa,and Zanzibar
The people of Kilwa belonged to the Swahili culture and spoke Swahili, a Bantu language. Kilwa was an important trading city on the East African coast and played a significant role in the Indian Ocean trade network.
Kilwa was an important trading city-state located on the Swahili Coast of East Africa. It existed from around the 9th century to the 17th century, reaching its peak during the 13th to 16th centuries.
Kilwa's strategic location along the East African coast allowed it to become a prominent trade hub for goods, including gold, ivory, and slaves. Access to valuable trade routes with the Indian Ocean and connections with the Swahili coast boosted Kilwa's wealth and influence. Additionally, its control over trade networks and access to resources made Kilwa a powerful city-state in the region.
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Some major ones were Mogadishu, Barawa, Mombasa (Kenya), Gedi, Pate, Malindi, Zanzibar, Kilwa, and Sofala.
Kilwa grew rich from its strategic location along the Indian Ocean trade routes, particularly in gold, ivory, and enslaved people. The city also became a prominent center for trade with merchants from Arabia, Persia, and India, contributing to its wealth and prosperity. Additionally, Kilwa's skilled craftsmen produced sought-after goods, which further added to its economic success.
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