Great Zimbabwe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ruined city in the south-eastern hills of Zimbabwe near Lake Mutirikwe and the town of Masvingo, was once the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the country's Late Iron Age
About Great Zimbabwe
These are the largest ruins in sub-Saharan Africa, covering almost730 hectares (1,800 acres). There are three distinct architectural groupings known as the Hill Complex, the Valley Complex, and the Great Enclosure — all of which were built with dry-stone technique using no mortar holding the stones together. Despite this, the buildings have survived for seven centuries. Colonizing European powers refused to believe that Africans were capable of engineering on this scale, leading to theories about ancient Phoenicians, Arabs, Romans, the lost tribes of Israel, and even that the structures were built by the Queen of Sheba. Other theories as to their origin abounded among white settlers and academics, with one element in common: they could not have been built by African people; they must have
Where to Stay in Great Zimbabwe
- 🏨Great Zimbabwe Hotel
- 🏨Lodge at the Ancient City
Great Zimbabwe Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: