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In 1958, Fort Jesus was declared a national museum. In 2011, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and highlighted as one of the most outstanding and well-preserved examples of 16th-century Portuguese military fortifications. [2] The fort is Mombasa's most visited tourist attraction.
Situated on the south-east side of Mombasa Island, the Old Town covers an area of 72 hectares (180 acres), and is inhabited by a mix of Swahili, Arab, Asian, Portuguese and British settlers. [1] In 1997, the Old Town and Fort Jesus were submitted by the National Museums of Kenya for selection in UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. [1] [2]
Fort Jesus, Mombasa Mombasa: 2011 1295rev; ii, iv (cultural) The late 16th century Portuguese fort was built to control the European trade routes in the Indian Ocean. It changed hands several times, coming under control of Arabs, Swahili people, and the British Empire.
Siege of Mombasa (1696–1698) The siege of Mombasa was an attack on the Portuguese city of Mombasa and Fort Jesus by the army of the Ya'rubid ruler of Oman, Saif I bin Sultan, from 13 March 1696 to 13 December 1698.
National Museums of Kenya. The National Museums of Kenya (NMK; Swahili: Makumbusho ya Kitaifa ya Kenya) is a state corporation that manages museums, sites and monuments in Kenya. It carries out heritage research, and has expertise in subjects ranging from palaeontology, archeology, ethnography and biodiversity research and conservation.
The site is currently administered by the museum's Department of Coastal Archaeology. [1] [60] In 2000, the construction of a museum funded by the European Union concluded, which features a permanent display on Swahili culture. [4] On July 29th, 2024 the site was inscribed as Kenya’s 8th UNESCO world heritage site. [61] [62]
Mombasa (/ m ɒ m ˈ b æ s ə / mom-BASS-ə; also US: /-ˈ b ɑː s ə /- BAH-sə) is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean.It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital status in 1907.
This is a list of sites and monuments of historic value that are maintained by the National Museums of Kenya. Historic sites Monument wmke-identifier Description Date in gazette as monument Original function Built County Location Address Comment Coordinates Image 1 Mnarani ruins 1929 Kilifi County Kilifi 3°37′52″S 39°51′01″E / 3.631123°S 39.850316°E / -3.631123; 39. ...