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Siege and Sack of Kilwa
- When
- July 1505
- Where
- Kilwa Kisiwani
Portuguese forces attacked and destroyed Kilwa Kisiwani in July 1505, burning the city to the ground.
In July 1505, Portuguese forces attacked Kilwa Kisiwani. The assault involved eight ships targeting a population of approximately 4,000. The city was sacked and burnt to the ground. Pêro Ferreira and 80 soldiers remained in the town to build a fort.
Sources
- Kilwa Kisiwani Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Francisco de Almeida Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
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