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Great Zimbabwe's Royal Succession Crisis
The collapse of Great Zimbabwe wasn't just a failure of agriculture or trade; it was a catastrophic political fracture. In this episode, we examine the contested succession of the late 15th century, where the death of a powerful Mambo triggered a civil war that split the kingdom. We look at how rival factions vied for control of the sacred Hill Complex and the lucrative gold mines, leading to the abandonment of the stone city. Lucas and Luna explore the role of the mwene mutapa title, the influence of the mhondoro ancestral spirits in legitimizing rule, and how internal strife made the…
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