Description

The Lamu museum lies in one of the most beautiful & serene locations on the African continent (A World Heritage Site). Built in 1891 as residence for colonial governors, Lamu Museum houses a selection of traditional Swahili artefacts. These include clothes and music instruments like the siwa horns.

Historical Background
The construction of Lamu Fort commenced in 1813, shortly after Lamu's victory over Pate and Mombasa in the battle of Shela. This major building task was reputedly undertaken with the cooperation of Seyyid Said, the Sultan of Oman who was then cultivating a promising new alliance with Lamu. 

Upon its completion in about 1821 the fort marked the Southern corner of the traditional stone town and served as a garrison for Baluchi soldiers sent by the Sultan of Oman. Its protective presence encouraged new development around it. Thus confident Merchants erected the 19th century shopfront and buildings. By 1900 the Fort had become the image of the community, a role which it still plays to date.

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