An ancient island that used to be at the centre of the world
Frozen in time, the island of Lamu in Kenya, was once the most important trade centre in East Africa. For Empires in the East and West, Lamu was a strategic island in the battle for global dominance.
While African in origin, and only 10km across, an incredible diversity of cultures have come together over the last 700 years from Europe, Arabia and India, creating a culture influenced by almost every corner of the world-- yet one that remains unique.
Video by Thomas Lewton and Alice McCool
