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This episode explores the history, wealth, and mysteries surrounding Great Zimbabwe, a powerful stone kingdom in Africa.

900 - 1629 - Imagine a great city in Africa, a stone kingdom so powerful its wealth flowed across oceans. Great Zimbabwe , built by the Shona people without a single drop of mortar, was a hub of sophisticated trade. Its riches in gold and ivory connected Africa's interior to a global network of merchants. This is the story of its rise, its power, and the mysteries of its decline.

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Host: Chris Hasler

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Places: Great Zimbabwe, Africa

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