Description:
The name 'Marawi' is derived from the Malay word 'marawi', meaning 'place of the crows'. The town was originally known as 'Tanjay' and was founded by Datu Pulangi in the early 16th century. The town grew rapidly as a trading center and was ruled by the Sultanate of Sulu until 1898, when it was annexed by the United States. The town was recaptured by the Philippine government in May 2017, following a months-long siege by Islamic State-linked militants.






