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Great Zimbabwe's Iron Masters: The Mambo's Hidden Forges
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna delve into the industrial backbone of Great Zimbabwe — the iron smelting industry that powered the kingdom's economy and military. They explore how Shona smiths in the muraya (ironworking guilds) produced thousands of iron hoes for the lobola economy, asblades for the varwi warriors, and tools for construction. The conversation covers the sacred rituals of smelting, the role of nganga in blessing furnaces, and the deforestation crisis that may have contributed to the kingdom's decline. Listeners will learn about the danga (royal…
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