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Who Built Great Zimbabwe?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The edifices were erected by ancestors of the Shona people.
  • The Shona are currently located in Zimbabwe and nearby countries.
  • Construction began in the 11th century and continued into the 15th century.
  • The city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe from the 13th century.
  • It is the largest stone structure in precolonial Southern Africa.

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