Zanzibar. Baraza resort. The gateway to the spa pool is of Indian origin and bears witness to an architectural tradition dating back to the nineteenth century: the gateway informed the guest of the inhabitant?s social standing. The brass spikes, now ornamental, were used in India to prevent elephants from charging.

Zanzibar. Baraza resort. The gateway to the spa pool is of Indian origin and bears witness to an architectural tradition dating back to the nineteenth century: the gateway informed the guest of the inhabitant?s social standing. The brass spikes, now ornamental, were used in India to prevent elephants from charging.