Here sailors were able to resupply their vessels with fresh water and food. By the 15th century, the island of Lamu was established as a prosperous trading and supply center.
आफ्रिकेतील हे खजिने आणि प्रवासाची ओढ या कारणांमुळे अनेक साहसी लोक दूर देशांतून पूर्वेकडील या आफ्रिकन किनाऱ्‍यावर येत असत.