The Banadir Coast – Its peoples and their cultural history

Written by Mohammed Kassim & Abdulrahman Sh Issa

The Banadir coast is part of the more extended Swahili coast and is mainly known for having hosted the first Arab-Persian settlements. This article tries to highlight the rich cultural history of the Banadir coast and call for deeper researches on this neglected part of the Swahili coast.
The Banadir Coast - Its peoples and their cultural history

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