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Great Zimbabwe's Iron Trade: The Mambo's Secret Weapon
When most people think of Great Zimbabwe, they imagine gold and ivory. But this episode reveals a different story: how iron—the workaday metal of hoes, spears, and axes—may have been the true foundation of the kingdom's power. Join Lucas and Luna as they explore the archaeological evidence for iron smelting at Great Zimbabwe, from the massive slag heaps found near the Hill Complex to the trade networks that carried Shona iron across the Indian Ocean. Learn how the Mambo controlled production through sacred rituals tied to the Mwari cult, why iron hoes became a form of currency and…
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