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Fun Fact: Their name means “giraffe-neck” in Somali, but gerenuks are a type of gazelle. They often stand on their hind legs to reach tall branches.
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Mogadishu is an ancient Somalian city whose influence is dated back to 1 CE. The name Mogadishu is Arabic for the seat of the shah, and has served as a major trading port for centuries. The historically diverse population comprises Khoisan, Cushitic, Persian, Arabic, and later Italian inhabitants, resulting in a culturally rich but often tumultuous history. Through trade the city reached peak prosperity some time in the late 1300s, filled with rich merchants, the city became known for its export of luxury exotic textiles.
In 1905 the city was purchased by the Italians and renamed Italian Somaliland, where it saw a rise in economic prosperity yet again and underwent an infrastructure expansion. Following the World War II, Italian reign of the city came to an end when the Somali Republic was found in 1960.
Following Somalian independence, several civil wars have ravaged the city as it has often been under military rule. However in 2010 a technocratic government (technical supremacy) assumed power and is responsible for enacting multiple security reforms. Mogadishu has subsequently experienced a period of intense reconstruction and urban renewal spearheaded by the Somali diaspora, the municipal authorities, and Turkey.
The ancient port city rises again in the modern age.
Stone Town, Zanzibar - Tanzania
Modern residence in Stone Town highlights Zanzibari architecture, a mixture of Swahili, Islamic, and European architectural influences.
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Stone Town is a city rich in East African history, culture, and the arts. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, with the East African culture being preeminent, there is a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. The name Stone Town comes from the ubiquitous use of coral stone to construct many of the buildings.
Stone Town, Zanzibar - Tanzania
The Old Dispensary built in 1887 and later restored in 1994 displays some very detailed architecture with large carved wooden balconies, stained-glass windows, and neo-classical stucco decoration.
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Vipingo Ridge Club & Villas - Mombasa Kenya
Modern style villas feature traditional Swahili architecture with contemporary interiors.
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NMB Bank Plaza - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Bank Headquarters completed in 2014 with a modern colorful design that highlights the traditional bright patterns found across the region.
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Picturesque cobblestone street in the affluent suburb of Karen just south of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Modern Estate in Watamu, Kenya a small town and growing tourist destination north of Mombasa
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