#greatzimbabwe — Public Fediverse posts

Building the central enclosure in Great Zimbabwe, medieval-era Zimbabwe

https://piefed.social/c/historyart/p/1879016/building-the-central-enclosure-in-great-zimbabwe-medieval-era-zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe, southeastern Zimbabwe, 1000-1300CE

Context: Great Zimbabwe served as the political, economic, and ceremonial center of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe between the 11th and 15th centuries. The site was home to rulers and elites who controlled regional trade in gold, ivory, and cattle. Its structures were used for governance, ritual activities, and residence of the ruling class. The city played a key role in trade networks linking inland southern Africa to the Indian Ocean coast.

https://quokk.au/c/historyart/p/507969/great-zimbabwe-southeastern-zimbabwe-1000-1300ce

Inner walls of Great Zimbabwe

https://piefed.social/c/historyruins/p/1401414/inner-walls-of-great-zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe
Location: Zimbabwe (Masvingo Province)
Year: 1250
Function: Public Facilities
Elements: Wall
Status: Built

"Great Zimbabwe is a ruined City located in the southeastern hills of Zimbabwe and the province of Masvingo. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe and ...."

https://hiddenarchitecture.net/great-zimbabwe/

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Oops, I did it again. @PhoenixWallet works even with only 1 Mbps download. A great non-custodial choice.

In #GreatZimbabwe the second biggest ancient monument in Africa after the Egypt pyramids. Built by Africans around 1200. Walls 11m high without mortar. Impressive.