Lamu Town in modern Kenya is the oldest and best preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa and an example of African #GoodUrbanism. Founded in 1370.
Very few motor vehicles are allowed on the island so most of the transportation is done with the help of donkeys. Sustainable and non-polluting, now also a major tourist attraction. #GoodUrbanism
The local traditional water craft are also breathtakingly beautiful. Here is a dhow.
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