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The Collapse of Great Zimbabwe: Drought and Displacement
After centuries as a thriving hub of Indian Ocean trade, Great Zimbabwe was abruptly abandoned in the late fifteenth century. This episode explores the convergence of environmental stress and political fragmentation that led to its decline. We examine archaeological evidence from Khami and Mapungubwe to understand how climate change forced the VaShona elite to relocate, shifting power dynamics across Southern Africa. By looking at soil depletion, prolonged droughts, and the strategic move to new fortresses, we uncover why this stone city became a ghost town while other centers rose in its…
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