Traditional Swahili coral architecture in Lamu, Kenya
2025 Lamu, Kenya
Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for buildings constructed from coral stone and mangrove timber in the traditional Swahili style. This 2025 photograph shows an example of that architecture in the old town.
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