Extracted from Description: “The coast of Kenya has a series of impressive medieval ruins. Amongst the monuments are tombs, grand houses, mosques, and palaces. East African archaeologists date the high point of this heritage to the 13th century. The Kenyan museums contain impressive, reconstructed artefacts that animated the urban life of these lost cities. In this lecture, Robin Walker will present this heritage and put it in its proper place as a powerful chapter in Africa's history. A lecture by Robin Walker”