Architectural details Stonetown 93
2022 Zanzibar, Tanzania
This 2022 photograph focuses on architectural detail in Stone Town, the historic quarter of Zanzibar City. Stone Town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, recognized for its fusion of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian, and European architectural styles, and the quarter is known for its elaborately carved wooden doors, often studded with brass, a craft blending Arab and Indian influences.
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