Of all its intriguing architecture,
Stone Town is perhaps most
famous for its doors. These
large, brooding portals stand
out for their design, blending
African, Indian and Arabic
styles brought to the islands by
traders and migrants. The brass
knobs protruding from many
of them are inspired by those
found on much larger doors in
India, a practical design created
to deter elephants from
smashing their way through
the doorway.
October 2019 131ZANZIBAR