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About 1075- The Kingdom of Mapungubwe is founded in Southern Africa, at the confluence of two rivers. The name means "Hill of Jackals". The kingdom will be the first stage in development that will culminate in the creation of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe to the north in the 13th century. These states are built on gold trading links to the East African coast. Ancient African Civilizations, Mapungubwe History, East African Architecture, African Palace Fantasy Art, East African Aesthetic, African Temple, Fantasy Africa, Medieval Africa, African Kingdom

About 1075- The Kingdom of Mapungubwe is founded in Southern Africa, at the confluence of two rivers. The name means "Hill of Jackals". The kingdom will be the first stage in development that will culminate in the creation of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe to the north in the 13th century. These states are built on gold trading links to the East African coast.

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When tourists visit sub-Saharan Africa, they often wonder “Why there are no historical buildings or monuments?” The reason is simple. Europeans destroyed most of them. We only have a few drawings and descriptions by travelers who visited the places before their destruction. In some places, ruins are still visible. Many cities were abandoned when Europeans brought exotic diseases...

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