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Great Zimbabwe's Stranger King: The Mbire Takeover
When Great Zimbabwe fell around 1450, its stone halls didn't stay empty for long. A new group—the Mbire—moved in, claiming the title of Mambo and the right to rule. This episode explores the Mbire takeover, a forgotten chapter in the kingdom's story. We trace the Mbire's origins as cattle-herding migrants from the north, their alliance with the Mwari cult, and how they rebuilt political order around the dzimbabwe. Along the way, we meet the Torwa—the previous dynasty—and their retreat to Khami. We uncover the Mbire's genius for absorbing local traditions while introducing…
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