Great Zimbabwe

African Vernacular Architecture

Great Zimbabwe Photo Gallery

"The ruins of Great Zimbabwe – the capital of the Queen of Sheba, according to an age-old legend – are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the
Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. The city, which covers an area of nearly 80 ha, was an important trading centre and was renowned
from the Middle Ages onwards." [UNESCO.org]
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Great Zimbabwe - Great Enclosure from Hill Complex

Conical tower at Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe, wooden lintel

Wall of Great Zimbabwe

Close up of Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe Donjon - Close to Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Tower at Great Zimbabwe, showing unmortared, dressed masonry

Great Zimbabwe National Monument