"point to the important role of ritual and symbol in the art and architecture of Great Zimbabwe." By the mid-15 th century, however, the balance of trade had shifted to the north. Local resources ...

First transmitted in 1958, Sir Mortimer Wheeler explores the stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe, once thought to be the source of King Solomon's gold. Show more First transmitted in 1958, Sir Mortimer ...

The Ruins are the relics of the Great Kingdom of Zimbabwe and are believed to have ... These are also dotted with rock art believed to have been created by san Bushmen from 2,000 years ago.

Mauch was looking at the greatest pre-Portuguese ruins of sub-Saharan Africa. The highest of Great Zimbabwe's walls soar 32 feet above the surrounding savanna. Unfortunately, Mauch, for all his ...