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Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe
The Great Zimbabwe Ruins in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe, are the remains of a powerful medieval city that flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries and served as the capital of the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe.
Built by the ancestors of the Shona people, the site is famous for its massive dry-stone walls and impressive structures, including the Great Enclosure and its iconic conical tower, all constructed without mortar. Once an important center for trade, politics, and culture, the city connected inland Africa with international trading networks.
Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most important archaeological landmarks, symbolizing Zimbabwe’s rich history and giving the country its name.
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PWHM+C39, Zimbabwe
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