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What is Lamu Old Town?

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Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa. It serves as the cultural heart of Lamu Island and remains an active community rather than a preserved historical monument.

Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa. It serves as the cultural heart of Lamu Island and remains an active community rather than a preserved historical monument.