Great Zimbabwe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the capital of a powerful empire. It was a trading post and home to over 10,000 people. The ruins cover nearly 1,800 acres and contain hundreds of structures, including the famous Great Enclosure. Theories linking the structures to Jerusalem or Phenicia have been dismissed, […]
Zimbabwe is a country in southern Africa with a population of over 13 million. It was historically important for trade in gold and ivory. Colonized by the British, it gained independence in 1965, but the white minority continued to rule. Guerrilla movements fought against the government, and Robert Mugabe became president in 1980. His rule […]