Great Zimbabwe's Great Enclosure

Figure 6.11 includes only a portion of Great Zimbabwe, which was a city that spanned over seven km and may have had a population of 18,000 people. Construction began in the 9th century and was abandoned in the 15th century.

Aerial view of Great Zimbabwe's Great Enclosure and adjacent ruins looking southeast from the Hill Fort.


Figure 6.11 Aerial view of Great Zimbabwe's Great Enclosure and adjacent ruins looking southeast from the Hill Fort.

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