Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the simplicity of structural forms enriched by such features as inner courtyards, verandas, and elaborately carved wooden doors.
Summary from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Photo: Lamu coast.jpg by MysteryBee, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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