Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Bumbusi National Monument, an archaeological site located within Hwange National Park in Western Zimbabwe, is characterized by its monumental stone constructions. The site, which dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, features extensive defensive walls and remains of dwellings, reflecting the architectural style of the Great Zimbabwe tradition. The structures were constructed atop elevated sandstone outcrops, utilizing the natural landscape for strategic and functional purposes. This site, declared a National Monument in 1946 and listed as endangered in 2008, offers insights into the habitation patterns and construction techniques of past communities, highlighting the cultural significance and historical continuity of this region.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Zimbabwe
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