{"id":394,"date":"2021-05-10T14:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritageexpo\/?page_id=394"},"modified":"2021-05-20T16:48:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T16:48:45","slug":"national-museums-of-kenya","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritageexpo\/national-museums-of-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"National Museums of Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a state corporation and it manages all the regional museums, sites and monuments in Kenya. It is established by an Act of Parliament, the Museums and natural heritage. The purpose of NMK is to enhancing knowledge, appreciation, respect and sustainable utilization of these resources for the benefit of Kenya and the world, for now, and posterity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NMK manages not only museums but also sites, monuments of national and international importance alongside priceless collections of Kenya’s living culture and natural heritage. <\/span>You can get an overview of Kenya’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites by the Storyboard<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>offered by Google Art & Culture<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nairobi National Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nairobi National Museum<\/a><\/strong> is located on Museum Hill together with the headquarters of NMK. Nairobi National Museum aims to interpret Kenya\u2019s rich heritage and offers a one-stop for visitors to sample the country\u2019s rich heritage both for education and leisure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gate of Nairobi National Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The main hall of Nairobi National Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Google Art & Culture<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>provides a fantastic street view<\/span><\/strong> of the Nairobi National Museum. Click here<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>to have an immersive experience. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kenya Lake System<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kenya Lake System<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, which is located in the Great Rift Valley, covers three of Africa\u2019s most spectacular lakes. The gross area is about 320 km2. It has a complicated and changeable landform, steaming and hot spring, and massive flocks of flamingos for its inhabitants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flamingos at Nakuru Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Provided by www.airpano.com<\/strong><\/span><\/a> website, you can click here<\/a><\/strong> to find amazing 360\u00b0 photos<\/span><\/strong> of Kenya, Bogoria Lake. Also, you can see a photogallery from the website. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Takwa ruins<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Takwa Ruins Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Located on the southeastern corner of Manda Island Lamu District in Coast province, Takwa ruins<\/strong><\/a> are the remains of a thriving 15th and 16th-century Swahili trading town before it was abandoned in the seventeenth century. It is important because of its period of occupation and its dense settlement and its relatively well-preserved remains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is a video <\/span><\/strong>to help to know more about Takwa Ruins.<\/p>\n

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“Magical Scenes: Focus on Takwa Ruins in Lamu County” by KBS Channel 1<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

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The African continent is the origin of human life, which is closely related to its unique geographical and natural environmental conditions. Ancient fossils, magnificent landscapes, rich species and colourful cultures\u2026They are all treasures scattered across the African continent. In Kenya, there are much more things that deserve people’s focus and preservation.<\/p>\n

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