Mbala Old Prison
This old brick building has held everyone from prisoners of war to freedom fighters during its turbulent history.

📜 Historic Zambian National Monument, built in 1912 by the British colonial administration.
🔍 Served as a defense post in WWI and housed prisoners of war and freedom fighters.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a site with a poignant, turbulent history
🇸🇲 See one of Zambia's oldest prisons
📚 Learn about its role in WWI and the struggle for independence

Why Avoid

🚫 Building stands empty and disused, no internal access mentioned

Tips

🚶 Can be viewed from the street at all times
🗺️ Visit the nearby Moto Moto Museum for more historical context

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