Traditional dhow sailboat in Lamu, Kenya
2025 Lamu, Kenya
Dhows are traditional wooden sailing vessels long used along the Swahili coast for trade and fishing. This photograph, taken in Lamu in 2025, shows one of these boats, still a common sight in the archipelago's waters.
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