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Lamu Old Town
The ancient town of Lamu is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built of coral stone and mangrove wood, the town has simple structural forms enriched by features such as inner courtyards, balconies and intricately carved wooden doors. Since the 19th century, Lamu has hosted important Muslim religious festivals and has become an important center for the study of Islamic and Swahili culture.
Gedi Ancient Town and Archaeological Site
The abandoned town of Gedi is not far from the sea, separated from the coast by the remnants of coastal forest. From the 10th to the 17th century, it was one of the most important Swahili cities on the East African coast. During that time, Gedi was part of a complex international trade and cultural exchange network across the Indian Ocean, connecting coastal African centers with Persia and other regions. The city walls clearly outline the outline of this rich town, which retains the remains of residential, religious and town buildings, as well as an advanced water system. The ancient town of Gedi fully reflects the characteristics of Swahili architecture and urban planning, and the building materials used include coral limestone, coral mortar, earth mortar, wood, etc.
Gedi Ancient Town and Archaeological Site
The abandoned town of Gedi is not far from the sea, separated from the coast by the remnants of coastal forest. From the 10th to the 17th century, it was one of the most important Swahili cities on the East African coast. During that time, Gedi was part of a complex international trade and cultural exchange network across the Indian Ocean, connecting coastal African centers with Persia and other regions. The city walls clearly outline the outline of this rich town, which retains the remains of residential, religious and town buildings, as well as an advanced water system. The ancient town of Gedi fully reflects the characteristics of Swahili architecture and urban planning, and the building materials used include coral limestone, coral mortar, earth mortar, wood, etc.
Stone Town of Zanzibar
Stone Town in Zanzibar is an example of a Swahili coastal trading town in East Africa. It has preserved its urban structure and townscape almost intact, with many fine buildings reflecting its unique culture, which has blended and homogenized different cultural elements from Africa, the Arab region, India and Europe for more than a thousand years.