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Great Zimbabwe's Last Stand: The Siege That Ended an Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final days of Great Zimbabwe — not through the usual lens of gradual decline, but through a specific, dramatic event: the siege that broke the Mambo's power in the early 16th century. Drawing on oral traditions and archaeological clues, they piece together the story of a military campaign by the rising Mutapa state, led by a general named Chikuyo. The episode details the weapons, tactics, and fortifications involved — the Hill Complex's stone walls, the use of fire arrows, and the psychological warfare of Mwari oracles. It also examines…
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