Lamu Fort

The Lamu Fort (Swahili: Ngome ya Lamu), is a fortification in the town of Lamu in northeastern Kenya. Originally situated on the waterfront, the fort today is located in a central position in the town, about 70 metres (230 ft) from the main jetty on the shore.

Lamu Fort was built between 1813 and 1821 with Omani assistance. Initially it provided a base from which the Omanis consolidated their control of the East African coast but the town later lost its economic importance. During the British colonial period, and after the independence of Kenya, the fort was used as a prison. Today it houses an environmental museum and library, and is often used for community events.

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Lamu Fortは、アトラスの城の知名度ランキングで世界3,044位（全3,734件中）、ケニアの3件では3位にランクされています。1813年に創建され、アトラスの年代判明済みの城の13%より古い城です（19世紀に創建されたアトラス収録の267件のひとつ）。ケニアが他とどう比べられるかは、城の統計をご覧ください。

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