Fort Jesus | fort and museum, Mombasa, Kenya | Britannica (original) (raw)

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feature of Mombasa

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  In Mombasa
  It is the site of Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese (1593–95) and now a museum. There are Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals. A Hindu temple built in 1952 has a gilded dome. Mombasa’s many historical and cultural attractions have made it a popular tourist destination.
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Portugal’s role in eastern Africa

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  In eastern Africa: The Portuguese invasion
  …set about building their great Fort Jesus at Mombasa. In the following year it was occupied by a garrison of 100 men.
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