the landscape

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

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September 11th 2009
Great Zimbabwe Ruins is the site that gave its name to the country, post-independence. These are ruins of stone walls which marked the houses and enclosures of a major settlement. Originally thought to have been European in origin, the architecture is now confirmed as African, from about 1150 AD. There are links through to the Indian ocean islands, and the trade in gold and spices. This remarkab ... read more

Africa » Zimbabwe

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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded ... ... read more