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The Great Zimbabwe Trade Routes
While earlier episodes explored the political intrigue and architectural mastery of Great Zimbabwe, this episode shifts focus to the economic engine that built it: the Indian Ocean trade network. We trace how gold, ivory, and cloth moved through the port of Sofala under the control of the Mwene Mutapa, connecting the highlands of Mashonaland to merchants in Kilwa Kisiwani and beyond. Lucas details the specific commodities exchanged, the role of Swahili-speaking intermediaries, and how these global connections funded the construction of the massive stone enclosures. Luna helps unpack the…
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