INCREDIBLE HISTORY OF FORT JESUS FROM 1593

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Fort Jesus is one of the most preserved and well-maintained military fortifications in Mombasa. The fort was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to the designs of Giovanni Battista to protect the port of Mombasa. It exemplifies a new type of fortification that resulted from innovations in military weapons that occurred between the 15th and 16th centuries. A visit to the Fort should be on your list of things to do if you are a travel enthusiast or an explorer.

History of Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century over a spur of coral near Old Town Mombasa. Mombasa was a place for trade and also a gate away to India making it suitable for the Portuguese. The fort was built to secure the safety of the Portuguese and the port of Mombasa. The fort also served as a hub of trade, a jail, and a military outpost. The fort was subject to battle and therefore it was owned by different people including the Swahili, Omani Arabs, and the British.

Read: Fort Jesus National Monument

The fort however has been captured and recaptured severally making it full of different architecture proving the existence of different cultures and people. It is built in the shape of a human being when checked from above. It has since remained to be a tourist destination, a conservation lab, and has hosted many research programs. It is also a place where history is learned.

Exploring fort Jesus

Fort Jesus takes the shape of a man when viewed from above. The cannons that face and guard the gate and in front of the museum are the first thing you see when you enter the fort. There are watchtowers that were used to watch the enemy from a distance. There is a huge battlefield that was used by the military and the slaves in times of war.                               

 The tunnel that runs underneath Fort Jesus is one of the attractions of the fort. The corridor was constructed by the Portuguese as a means of escape in case of attack; Omani Arabs afterward turned it into a dungeon. Walking down the passage is like traveling back in time because it is dark and ominous.

The museum has a collection of armor, weapons, clothes, cereals, jewelry, materials, and anything that was used by the different people who captured the fort.

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Adventure around Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus as a starting point for exploration has many liked activities that are fun to try. Dhow Cruises is among the most well-liked activities around Mombasa. The experience gives individuals the to observe Mombasa from the water, along the way you might see dolphins and turtles.

Foods around Mombasa are cooked differently and spices are one of the most common ingredients. The foods on the Coast are unique due to the unique Swahili culture. An example of foods includes biriani, pilau, madafu, mahamri,samaki wa kupara, viazi karai and mshakiki.  A visit to the coast without these foods is not complete.

Fort Jesus a fantastic place to start a safari for those who are more daring. Elephants, lions, and giraffes are just a few of the incredible animals found in Kenya. You have a variety of safari tours to pick from that depart from Mombasa, ranging from day trips to multi-day adventures.

The sea in Mombasa carries the life of millions of species that are unique. Swimming in the ocean is also very common around Mombasa.

Fort Jesus, one of the most visited tourist attraction site in Kenya, is a place full of history and experience. The fort is symbolic of the history of the town in Mombasa. If you are a travel enthusiast or an explorer from any part of the world, fort Jesus is the place to be.

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