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Great Zimbabwe's Iron Hoes and the Lobola Economy
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the hidden engine of Great Zimbabwe's wealth: the iron hoe. While gold and cattle often steal the spotlight, the humble hoe was the backbone of the kingdom's economy, driving agricultural surplus and anchoring the lobola (bride wealth) system that held Shona society together. Lucas explains how Mambo-controlled iron smelters produced standardized hoes that served as currency, status symbols, and tools of power. He traces the journey from iron ore to finished blade, discusses the spiritual role of nganga (spirit mediums) in…
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