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The investment beauty in stone art in Kenya

The use of stone art in giving buildings an aesthetic finish is an old trade that is experiencing a rebirth in Kenya.

The Greeks, Indians, Chinese and Africans have ancient stone art that dates back centuries. In fact, some of the world’s greatest and most enduring pieces of art involved the use of stones, for instance, the Egyptian tombs and pyramids, and the Great Wall of China.

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