Wandering Aida - Gedi Ruins, Kenya
Thank you for watching another episode of Wandering Aida. Gedi Ruins, Kenya. This video is here to help you learn about this magical place, yet another great reason to visit Kenya ;-) Simply there is no written history account of the rise and fall of Gedi. The inhabitants were of Muslim descent, had established quite a trading system according excavations , but sadly, due to lack of written records no one can factually give an insight into life at Gede Ruins. All there is to depend on, the information available and your imagination! as you get lost in this mystery of the past. The archaeological puzzle that remains a mystery to historians up to this date is that, excavations of the Gedi city that were carried out between 1948 and 1958 have uncovered porcelain from China, an Indian lamp, Venetian beads, Spanish scissors, and other interesting vestiges from all over the world, which proves that whoever occupied Gedi city were engaged in international trade, just as current day Mombasa city. Questions still remain as to what caused the downfall of Gedi Kenya, but by the 16th century, the city was abandoned. Warring factions are believed to have been a possible cause for Gedi's ultimate abandonment. The ruins consist of a palace, mosque, and several houses tomb stones that visitors can explore on a trip to the Ruins. The good thing about Gedi is its unique location that it's easily accessible from Watamu, Malindi or Mombasa, and this is especially true if you are staying in ... Olay Daily Regenerating Serum Order Now
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