The structure was built out of coral stone on a high bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean.

In addition an 11th-century coral stone of the Lord Buddha was also wiped out.

As most buildings in Stone Town, it is made mostly of coral stone.

The house was built with coral stones and palm tree trunks.

Formed out of coral stone, the island contains three overlapping plateaus.

Many old houses are still surrounded by a thick wall consisting of dark coral stones.

The memorial was erected on a platform of coral stones.

Several ruins consisting of dark coral stones overgrown with plants are scattered all over the island.

Many houses which have a typical hip roof are still surrounded by walls built of dark coral stones.

The only actual remains of the art of those times are a few sculptures and etchings on coral stone.