Tansania - Amboni Caves

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Amboni caves face grave threat
20.09.2010 - The Citizen

“We have all heard information that Tanzania has wonderful tourist attractions, but we did not know it would be something like this. My god, this is a great sight and it is really a minter that can transform this city if the government takes steps to improve it by investing in basic infrastructure and promotion.” [...]

It is not known, exactly, according to document from the Amboni Caves Conservator’s office, when the caves were discovered. However, reports indicate that ethnic groups such as Bondei, Digo, Sambaa and Segeju who lived near the caves have been using them for prayers or worshipping since the 16th Century. According to the document, apart from such uses, the Amboni Limited, a foreign company, which was operating sisal plantations in Tanga region acquired the area in 1892. The company notified the British colonial government about the caves which in turn declared the caves a conservation area in 1922 ... mehr


Die Amboni Höhlen befinden sich im Nordosten Tansanias, Nähe Tanga an der Horohoro Rd.

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