House of Safety: 100-Year-Old Museum on Omani Sultans
The article presents the history of the "House of Security" building in Zanzibar, which was established in 1920 to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives in World War I and to celebrate peace. It was inaugurated in 1925 and features a design by British engineer John Houston Sinclair, inspired by Eastern and Islamic architecture, making it one of the city's most prominent landmarks. The building has been transformed into an art museum housing historical collections from the era of the Omani Sultans, as well as artifacts, crafts, and traditional industries. It reflects the history of the relations between Zanzibar and Oman. The building symbolizes a rich political and social memory, maintaining a special place in the cultural consciousness of the island and for visitors from Oman, embodying the shared history between the two countries over the centuries.
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