The Great Zimbabwe was built by the Shona people, an ethnic group in southeastern Africa. Construction of the impressive stone structures began around the 11th century and continued until the 15th century. The site served as a royal city and a center for trade, reflecting the wealth and craftsmanship of the Shona civilization. Today, Great Zimbabwe is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Shona and the Ndebele are the main racial groups in Zimbabwe.
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The Shona group are to be found in South Western Zimbabwe and Botswana. The Ndebele are to be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana
Great Zimbabwe grew into a empire built on gold trade. it became capital of thriving states.
No African in the area knew of the history of Great Zimbabwe
by about A.D 1000, the Shona people had built Great Zimbabdwe which means "house of stone"
by about A.D 1000, the Shona people had built Great Zimbabdwe which means "house of stone"
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the name Zimbabwe is derived from the Shona words "dzimbadzemabwe" which in the local dialect means "houses (dzimba) of stone (dzemabwe)the idea came from a fortified stone structures found in the South East of Zimbabwe which were built by the Rozwi people which were built as safe houses for invading tribes
The Shona tribe is found in Zimbabwe. They are Zimbabwe's largest indigenous group. They have isolated settlements and speak a tribal language.
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They built the city of Great Zimbabwe.