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Great Zimbabwe's Ancient Gold Mines
While earlier episodes explored the trade routes and architectural marvels of Great Zimbabwe, this episode turns its gaze underground to the source of the kingdom’s wealth: the gold mines themselves. We trace the journey of gold dust from the deep veins of the Mashonaland highlands to the hands of merchants on the Swahili coast. Lucas and Luna examine how the vaShona people extracted gold without European technology, using fire-setting techniques and intricate drainage systems that have survived for centuries. The conversation highlights the role of the mfisi, or river guardians, who…
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