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Great Zimbabwe

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The Lost City Of Zimbabwe | Archeology (Ancient Civilisation Documentary) | Timeline

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Great Zimbabwe & The First Cities of Southern Africa // History Documentary

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‘Great Zimbabwe’ museum preserves ancient city

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Who built Great Zimbabwe? And why? - Breeanna Elliott

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Great Zimbabwe the Fascinating Africa Ancient Cities of Stone

Great Zimbabwe is a medieval city in the south-eastern hills of Zimbabwe near Lake Mutirikwe and the town of Masvingo. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the country's Late Iron Age. Construction on the monument began in the 11th century and continued until the 15th century. The edifices were erected by the ancestral Shona. The stone city spans an area of 7.22 square kilometres which, at its peak, could have housed up to 18,000 people. It is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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