Old Boma

Old Boma

The Old Boma is one of the oldest buildings of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is located at the crossing of Morogoro Road and Sokoine Road, facing the town hall. It was built in 1867 by Majid bin Said, sultan of Zanzibar, who was also commissioned other buildings in the same area, such as the White Fathers' House.[1] Under the German colonial rule it was restored and enlarged. Distinctive features of the building include the zanzibari-style carved wooden door and coral stone walls.

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