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The Hill Complex: Great Zimbabwe's Spiritual Sanctuary
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the Hill Complex of Great Zimbabwe—the oldest and most sacred part of the ancient stone city. They discuss its construction on a natural granite outcrop, the purpose of its winding passages and high enclosures, and the religious rituals that took place there. The role of the mhondoro spirit mediums and the Mwari cult is examined, along with the acoustic properties of the walls and the symbolic meaning of the soapstone birds. Lucas also addresses the debate among archaeologists: was the Hill Complex a royal palace or a temple for…
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