The monumental stone capital that gave modern Zimbabwe its name and challenges old myths about African statecraft.
By Travel Desk· Hospitality and responsible tourism · 2 min read
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Built and expanded between roughly the eleventh and fifteenth centuries, Great Zimbabwe was a political and trading centre connected to wider Indian Ocean networks. Its dry-stone walls were constructed without mortar and remain an extraordinary architectural achievement.
A knowledgeable guide helps connect the Hill Complex, Great Enclosure and valley ruins. Allow time for the museum and avoid reducing the site to a quick photograph of its walls.
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