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Zimbabwe

Republic of Zimbabwe

CapitalHarare
RegionEastern Africa
CurrencyBWP, CNY, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY, USD, ZAR, ZWB
Official languagesChibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan languages, Ndau, North Ndebele, Nyanja, Shona, Southern Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
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Great Zimbabwe

Curving wall and conical tower of Great Zimbabwe’s Great Enclosure at dawn.
Zimbabwe · Place of interest

Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe comprises the Hill Ruins, the Great Enclosure and the Valley Ruins: a city built between the 11th and 15th centuries, with dry-stone architecture, domestic spaces and evidence of trade. Visiting also requires respect for its continuing spiritual importance.

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Curving wall and conical tower of Great Zimbabwe’s Great Enclosure at dawn. Culture

Exploring Great Zimbabwe’s Hill, Great Enclosure and Valley

The useful question is not how long to spend in front of the tower, but which part of the ancient urban landscape allows you to understand—and explore—it attentively. This guide structures a visit to Great Zimbabwe around mobility, interests and respect for a place that still holds spiritual meaning.

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