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The Gold of Great Zimbabwe: Mining, Trade, and Power
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dig into the gold that made Great Zimbabwe wealthy and powerful. From the ancient mines of the Zimbabwe Plateau to the bustling Swahili port of Sofala, they trace the journey of a single ounce of gold — who mined it, who traded it, and who kept the profits. Along the way, they debunk the myth that outsiders built the city, uncover the role of the Mwari oracle in controlling the gold trade, and follow the ripple effects of a changing global economy. With insights from archaeological finds like the Mapungubwe gold rhino and the Zimbabwe birds…
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