Kilwa obtained their gold from the nearby mines located in the region of present-day Zimbabwe. They controlled the trade routes that allowed for the transportation of gold to Kilwa for export.
Great Zimbabwe grew into a empire built on gold trade. it became capital of thriving states.
Gold and ivory trade with China, Persia, and Syria.
great Zimbabwe's location in southern Africa led to it being the capital of trade in the area.
it made great Zimbabwe richer because of all the gold ivory and copper Portugal was bringing in.
There were many mines around Great Zimbabwe which fueled the gold trade in the area.
The great zimbabwe traded gold ans salt
Great Zimbabwe
The successor state of Great Zimbabwe is often considered to be the Kingdom of Mutapa, also known as the Mutapa Empire. Established in the 15th century, it emerged as a powerful trading state in southeastern Africa, taking over much of the territory previously controlled by Great Zimbabwe. The Mutapa Empire became known for its wealth from gold trade and its influence over regional trade routes, maintaining connections with both the Swahili Coast and the interior of Africa.
The gold traded in Kilwas was mined in Zimbabwe.
Kilwa and Great Zimbabwe thrived due to their strategic locations. Kilwa, situated on the southeastern coast of Africa, served as a vital trading port along the Indian Ocean trade routes, facilitating commerce in gold, ivory, and spices. Great Zimbabwe, located inland, benefited from its proximity to rich mineral resources and controlled trade routes between the interior and coastal regions. Together, these locations enabled both societies to amass wealth and influence through trade and resource management.
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