Lamu Museums News Today

Dating back to the 15th Century, they have a lot of potential

From porcelains at the Lamu Museums in Lamu Island and a family tracing their ancestry to Chinese sailors in the historical 13th century Siyu village in Pate Island, it's evident that China and Kenya have a deep-rooted ancient trade relationship dating back to the Maritime Silk Road.

This comes as as world marks International Day for Monuments.

A visit to Lamu's archaeological sites is never complete without a tour of its mosques which are some of the oldest.

Lamu, at its zenith, was an important centre for various powers, both local and foreign going back to the 12th century. It was a melting pot of cultures whose artefacts remain to date.

The Lamu archipelago has a diversity of historical structures, which date back centuries.

Among the medieval Swahili settlements scattered in the coastal region, the Takwa Ruins is among the largest archaeological sites.

The Lamu Archipelago has historical ingredients that have for decades continued to attract tourists, guests, and other revellers.

Few places in Kenya slow down the pace of life and time as effectively as Lamu, a historic Swahili trading outpost, does.